Broward Sheriff's Office detectives are spearheading an urgent search for a 16-year-old girl, Valery Lozano-Gomez, reported missing in Tamarac with a call for the public's assistance broadcast Monday.
Lozano-Gomez was last spotted yesterday evening at approximately 7:30 p.m. near a residential zone at 9400 East Plum Harbor Way, as Local10 reported; she is described to be standing 5 feet, 2 inches tall, around 145 pounds sporting blonde hair and blue eyes, with a contrasting account noting brown eyes, as presented by WSVN.
The search intensifies as she was last witnessed wearing a light purple shirt black pants and carrying a green backpack, elements that investigators hope will make identification by the public more probable in this pressing search.
As law enforcement officials continue their comprehensive efforts BSO Detective Chris Blankenship is the designated point of contact for any individual who might possess knowledge on the whereabouts of the teen, leading the charge with an actionable plea for tips or pertinent information that could unearth clues to return Lozano-Gomez to safety.
Authorities are adamant that community vigilance is crucial in these scenarios and urge anyone with data, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to reach out to Detective Chris Blankenship at 954-321-4268 or through the BSO non-emergency number at 954-764-4357, as time is a precious commodity in instances of missing youth.
