Louisiana officials are seeking the public’s help in finding a missing teenager, according to KATC.
According to officials with the Henderson Police Department, a young woman, new to this country and our area, is missing.
What Do Police Know At This Time?
Henderson Police say Maria Baltazar Perez is a 16-year-old young woman whose friends and family say they have not seen her.
Where Was The Teenager Last Seen?
The girl relocated from Guatemala and was last seen at her home in the 100 block of Leblanc Drive in Henderson on Tuesday, January 14, at around 10 o’clock that night. The school called when Maria, who had been staying with family friends, did not show up for school. Authorities were not contacted until 3:35 p.m.
Henderson Police officials described the teenager as being five feet, five inches tall, and she is said to weigh about 170 pounds.
What Can You Do To Help?
If you know anything about this case or Perez’s whereabouts, you are urged to call the Henderson Police Department at 337-228-2065.
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