Police searching for missing 16-year-old girl last seen in woodlawn

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD – Baltimore County Police are asking for the public’s help locating a missing 16-year-old girl who was last seen in the Woodlawn area earlier this month.

Trinh Tran, described as 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighing approximately 120 pounds, was last seen around 11:00 p.m. on October 13.

Police have not released details about the clothing she was wearing when she was last seen.

Key Points

16-year-old Trinh Tran is missing from the Woodlawn area of Baltimore County
She was last seen around 11 p.m. on October 13
Police urge anyone with information to contact 911 or 410-887-1340

Authorities issue critical missing alert

The Baltimore County Police Department issued a “critical missing” alert for Tran, citing concern for her safety. Detectives are working to gather additional information about her possible whereabouts and anyone she may have been with at the time of her disappearance.

Public urged to share information

Anyone who may have seen Trinh Tran or has knowledge of her location is urged to call 911 immediately or contact the Baltimore County Police at 410-887-1340.

Police are asking residents to share the missing person alert to help expand the search effort.

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