Update (Jan. 21): Sarela Nely Lanza, 14, of Takoma Park has been found safe and unharmed, police said.
Sarela Nely Lanza | MCPD
Original Post (Jan. 17): Montgomery County police are asking the public’s help in finding a missing Takoma Park girl.
Sarela Nely Lanza, 14, of Garland Avenue was reported as missing by her family on Thursday, Jan. 16. She was last seen leaving her home on foot.
Lanza is described as 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs about 135 pounds. She has red hair and brown eyes.
Police and family are concerned for her welfare.
Anyone who has information regarding her whereabouts is asked to call the Montgomery County Police Special Victims Investigations Division at 240-773-5400 or the police non-emergency number at 301-279-8000 (24 hours).
