Maryland Police Searching For Missing 17-Year-Old

GAITHERSBURG, MD- Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police’s Special Victims Investigations Division are appealing to the public for assistance in locating Jayla Hungerford, a 17-year-old girl reported missing from Gaithersburg. The last known sighting of Jayla was in the vicinity of South Frederick Avenue.

Jayla Hungerford is described as 5 feet, 7 inches tall, and weighing approximately 115 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes. Notably, she has pierced ears and tattoos on her ankle, chest, and back. Unfortunately, there is no available information regarding her last-seen clothing.

Authorities urge anyone with information regarding Jayla Hungerford’s current whereabouts to contact the police non-emergency number at (301) 279-8000, operating around the clock. Callers have the option to remain anonymous.

Erica Schmidt
Erica interned for Shore News Network in the summer of 2022 and is a full-time college student and Division II athlete, and aspiring doctor. She attends university in Philadelphia and covered breaking news in the northeast Pennsylvania region.

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