Teen girl vanishes without a trace in Prince Frederick sparking urgent search
PRINCE FREDERICK, MD – A 16-year-old girl disappeared in southern Maryland just before the weekend, launching an urgent search across Calvert County as investigators race to locate her.
Makenzie Birchett, described as 5-foot-3 and 132 pounds with black hair and brown eyes, was last seen on Friday in the Prince Frederick area. The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office released the alert on social media just after 10 a.m. on Sunday, appealing to the public for any leads.
Officials have not disclosed what Makenzie was wearing when she left or whether foul play is suspected. They have not said whether she left on foot or was possibly picked up. She was reported missing under case number 26-8548.
Investigators assigned to the case have asked that anyone who may have seen Makenzie or has information about her possible location contact Detective Christopher Murphy. The Sheriff’s Office has not indicated whether there have been previous incidents involving Makenzie or whether she has a history of running away.
The teen’s last known sighting was somewhere within the Prince Frederick area, but officials have not released further details about the circumstances of her disappearance.
The case is still active, and authorities are continuing to follow all leads.
Makenzie is one of several juveniles reported missing in Maryland this month, but investigators have not connected her disappearance to any other open cases.
Anyone with information is urged to reach out to Det. Murphy via email at Christopher.Murphy@calvertcountymd.gov or by phone at 410-535-2800.
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Key Points
- 16-year-old Makenzie Birchett went missing Friday in Prince Frederick, Maryland
- She was last seen in the area with no known clothing description or confirmed direction of travel
- The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is urging the public to provide tips referencing case 26-8548
