UPDATE 6:30 P.M.: Ansonia police said a teen reported missing Monday was found Tuesday (July 15) and reunited with her family.
“She has been returned to her home,” Lt. Andrew Cota wrote in an email. “Case is closed. No criminal aspect. She was located at a friend’s house in Bridgeport.”
Original post from 12:21 p.m. follows.
Ansonia police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 14-year-old girl who has not been seen since Monday (July 14).
In a prepared statement, Lt. Andrew Cota said Maria Romero was last seen by her mother at her Beaver Street home about 5:45 p.m. Monday.
Police received a call about 8:15 p.m. Monday reporting the girl had run away.
Maria is 5 feet, 4 inches tall, 130 pounds, and has brown hair and eyes. She was last seen wearing a short-sleeved shirt, blue jeans (stone-washed with cuts), sneakers, and black glasses.
She may be with friends in Ansonia, Cota said.
If located or seen please contact Ansonia police at 203 – 735-1885.
