The Detroit community is under a cloud of concern as police intensify their search for Lelia Maldonado, a 14-year-old girl reported missing for over a week. The local authorities have contacted the public for assistance, urging anyone with information to come forward.
Details provided by the Detroit Police Department's Missing Persons page describe Maldonado as a Hispanic female, with a physical account of 5'2" in height and weighing 110 lbs. She has copper hair and hazel eyes and was last seen wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt, navy blue Adidas pants, and blue Jordan shoes. Maldonado left her home on Belletere, located near Livernois and Grand River Avenue, on Friday, Sept. 20, without permission, her family didn't note her absence until she failed to return enabling a delayed report of her missing status on Sept. 24.
The Detroit Police Department's 10th Precinct handles this case and has disseminated contact information for anyone who can provide leads. Commander Shanda Sparks, representing the precinct, is the primary point of contact and can be reached at 313-596-1040 for any potential clues regarding the teenager's whereabouts.
Those wishing to provide information anonymously can contact the Crime Stoppers line at 1-800-Speak Up (800-773-2587). Tipsters can also submit details through an online form on their Facebook page.
