Crime & Safety

Runaway Teenage Girl Reported In Abington Twp.

Abington Police seek 17-year-old Amelia Delbove who went missing on Jan. 24.

Amelia Delbove
Amelia Delbove (Abington Township Police Department)

ABINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA —The Abington Township Police Department is seeking the public's help in finding a runaway juvenile.

Abington Police said Amelia Delbove left home from the 1800 block of Eckard Avenue on Jan. 24 without permission and has not returned.

Police said Delbove left a note stating her intentions not to return home. Delbove removed the Sim card from her cell phone.

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She has been entered as missing into NCIC.

Delbove is described as being 17 years old, 5'6'' feet tall, weighing 250 pounds, and with blonde long hair extensions.

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She has a nose ring, two tattoos on her inner left arm: Infinity sign and Jasmine.

Police said she typically wears an oversized gray sweatshirt and sweatpants.

Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Delbove, or having any further information about Delbove is asked to immediately contact the Abington Township Police Department at 267-536-1100.

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