Dc girl missing after vanishing from 6th street

Search underway for missing 15-year-old girl last seen on 6th Street NW

WASHINGTON, DC – A citywide alert has been issued for a 15-year-old girl last seen early Monday morning in Northwest DC, as police continue their urgent search for the teen reported missing from the 1300 block of 6th Street NW.

Yeslin Aurora Velasquez was last seen at approximately 7:00 a.m. on September 29. She is described as a Hispanic female, 5’3” tall, weighing 110 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Her clothing description is unknown.

The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the case as a critical missing person. The search is being led by MPD’s Youth and Family Engagement Division.

Anyone with information that could assist in locating Yeslin is urged to contact the Youth and Family Engagement Division at 202-576-6768 or the Real Time Crime Center at 202-727-9099. Anonymous tips may also be sent by text to 50411.

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Key Points

Yeslin Aurora Velasquez, 15, was last seen on the morning of September 29 on 6th Street NW
She is described as 5’3”, 110 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes
Anyone with information should contact police at 202-576-6768 or 202-727-9099, or text 50411

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