The Pflugerville Police Department is calling on the community to assist in the search for a missing teenage girl, last seen over a week ago. Gissel Cabrera-Martinez, a 16-year-old Hispanic female, was last seen on September 25. Standing 5 feet 3 inches tall, and weighing approximately 140 pounds, she is identified by her brown hair and eyes.
Police efforts to locate the missing juvenile have now been extended to the public as authorities hope that community members might be able to provide new leads. According to a CBS Austin report, anyone who has information regarding Gissel Cabrera-Martinez's whereabouts should contact the Pflugerville Police Department at 512-990-6700, a number provided for this specific purpose.
With the circumstances of her disappearance currently unclear, the Pflugerville PD has not indicated whether they suspect any foul play. They have, however, labeled her as a runaway in a tweet from their official account. The original social media post describes Gissel's physical characteristics in detail, and encourages anyone with information to come forward.
⚠️MISSING-RUNAWAY JUVENILE⚠️ Pflugerville PD requests help locating Gissel Cabrera-Martinez, 16-years-old, last seen September 25, 2024. Gissel is a Hispanic female, 5 ft 3 inches tall, 140 lbs, with brown hair/eyes. Anyone with information, please contact PPD at (512) 990-6700. pic.twitter.com/weHAkZwfbc
— Pflugerville Police (@Pf_Police) September 30, 2024
The community has a critical role to play, it is in these moments of uncertainty that the participation of every single person can make a profound difference., The dissemination of information and vigilance among residents can often turn the tide in cases of missing youths. Each second counts, and with each passing day, concerns grow for the safety of this young girl.
