Buffalo police searching for missing 17-year-old girl

Buffalo police searching for missing 17-year-old girl

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January 1, 2025

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating Madison Rick, a 17-year-old girl who has been reported missing and may be in the Ellicott Street or Rodney areas of the city.

Madison is described as a white female, approximately 5 feet 3 inches tall, weighing 197 pounds, with blue eyes. Police say she may now have blonde hair. She was last seen possibly wearing a black leather coat, a black half shirt, grey sweatpants, and black-and-white Nike sneakers.

Authorities urge anyone with information about Madison’s whereabouts to call 911 immediately. Police have also cautioned against approaching her.

No additional details have been released, and the investigation remains active.

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