Update: Ansonia Teen Found In Bridgeport

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.

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