Police in Anaheim have intensified their search for a teenage girl who has been missing since December 7, reaching out to the community for support in their efforts to locate her. Seventeen-year-old Ashli Velasquez was last seen in the vicinity of Haster Street and Katella Avenue on the morning of her disappearance.
Standing 5 feet, 6 inches tall and weighing around 160 pounds, Velasquez is described as having long black and brown hair. The Anaheim Police Department posted on KTLA's website, asking anyone with information to make contact as soon as possible. Despite the efforts, no further details regarding the circumstances of Ashli's disappearance have been released, prompting a community-wide call to action.
The pleas for help were echoed on social media, with the Anaheim Police Department turning to Facebook to extend the search digitally. In a post published on December 14th, authorities reiterated their description of the missing teen and the last known area she was seen in, along with the contact details for the department.
For those who might cross paths with her, the department emphasizes that Ashli has distinctly long, black-brown hair, which could help in identifying her. They encourage anyone who might have caught a glimpse or knows anything about where Ashli could be to step forward, stressing that no piece of information is too small. According to a Facebook post by the Anaheim Police Department, those with any knowledge of Ashli's whereabouts should not hesitate to call the Police Department at 714-765-1900.
