Local authorities are ramping up their efforts to find Stephanie Delgado-Portillo, the 12-year-old girl reported missing since last seen in Silver Spring. In a recent press release, the Montgomery County Department of Police - Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) is turning to the community for any leads on Stephanie's whereabouts, emphasizing the urgency of the situation given her young age and the time elapsed since her disappearance. The SVID has described the missing girl: Stephanie Delgado-Portillo is approximately four feet, ten inches tall, weighing around 90 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes; when last seen, she was wearing a white t-shirt and blue jeans.
The call for public assistance has led to an outpouring of support on social media, with residents sharing Stephanie's photo and information in hopes of aiding the search—the police urge anyone with information to come forward, no detail is too small when a child’s safety is at stake. According to the official press statement, the young girl was last seen on Garland Avenue in Silver Spring, an area now buzzing with increased attention as community members join official efforts to conduct searches and distribute flyers.
Detectives from the SVID are spearheading the investigation, combing through various leads and calling on residents to report any sightings immediately to the authorities; this collaborative effort reflects the community's commitment to bringing Stephanie home safely. Montgomery County police have not released information regarding the circumstances of Stephanie's disappearance, as they continue to piece together her last known movements and potential reasons why she went missing.
The disappearance of Stephanie Delgado-Portillo serves as a sobering reminder of the vulnerability of our children and the critical need for vigilance in our neighborhoods, it's a communal effort that requires eyes and ears on the ground at all times to ensure the safety of our youngest members. Residents can contact the Montgomery County Police non-emergency number at 301-279-8000 or the Special Victims Investigations Division at 240-773-5400 with any relevant information; lines are open as officials, and a worried community hope for a swift and positive resolution to this harrowing situation.
