Teen vanishes without a trace in Baltimore as family pleads for help
BALTIMORE, MD – A quiet Southeast Baltimore street became the center of growing concern this week after 17-year-old Kimberly Castellanos Orellana disappeared without a trace on Tuesday, leaving her family desperate for answers and police urging the public to come forward.
Kimberly was last seen near the 300 block of Elrino Street, according to the Baltimore Police Department, who have classified her as critically missing. Family members reported the teen missing later that evening after she failed to return home, a move they say is completely out of character.
She has not been seen or heard from since, and her family has expressed deep concern for her safety. Investigators have not yet released information regarding what Kimberly was wearing at the time or whether foul play is suspected. No leads or sightings have been confirmed as of Friday afternoon.
The case is being handled by the department’s Southeast District detectives. Authorities are asking anyone who may have seen Kimberly or has information about her disappearance to come forward.
Kimberly Castellanos Orellana is described as 17 years old, though no further identifying details were made public in the initial alert. The urgency of the case stems from her classification as a “critical” missing person, a designation typically used when a juvenile’s safety is considered at risk due to age, health, or suspicious circumstances.
The police have provided several options for the public to share tips: contacting Southeast District detectives directly at 410-396-2100, calling Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP, or dialing 911.
No further updates were made available by the department as of Friday, and the search for Kimberly remains ongoing.