Baltimore police search for missing 15-year-old girl last seen in essex

BALTIMORE, Md. — Baltimore County police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 15-year-old girl last seen Thursday night in the Essex area.

The Baltimore County Police Department reported that Danella Fenner, 15, was last seen around 11 p.m. Thursday. Authorities described Fenner as being 5 feet 1 inch tall and weighing approximately 100 pounds. Details regarding the clothing she was wearing at the time were not immediately available.

Police are urging anyone with information on Fenner’s whereabouts to contact emergency services or the police department directly. “Anyone with information is requested to call 911 or 410-887-0220,” the department stated in an alert on social media.

Authorities have classified Fenner as a critical missing person and are asking the community to share information to aid in locating her. The department used hashtags like #HelpLocate and #PleaseShare in its message to broaden awareness.

As of Friday, there were no updates from police on Fenner’s location or additional details regarding the circumstances of her disappearance.

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