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The NYPD is asking for the public’s help locating a 14-year-old girl who is reported missing from the Norwood section of The Bronx.
Police said Amelia Cruz of 3366 Decatur Avenue was last seen leaving her home on Tuesday, July 15, at around 10.45 a.m. They said she is described as female, Black, has a dark complexion, is around 5 feet, 5 inches tall, weighs around 120 pounds, has black hair, brown eyes, and was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt, black Nike shorts, and black sneakers. They said she was also carrying a black and white backpack.
Amelia was also reported missing in June, as reported, and once again, previously, in October last year.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the CrimeStoppers website at https://crimestoppers.
All calls are strictly confidential.
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