Local authorities are in the midst of an urgent search for Michelle Berganza, a 16-year-old girl reported missing for over a week now in North Lauderdale. The Broward Sheriff's Office has released a description of the teenager, last spotted last Wednesday, November 6 near the 4300 block of Northwest 58th Street at approximately 11:30 a.m., WSVN reports.
Standing 5 feet tall and weighing around 120 pounds, she has brown hair and eyes. According to the BSO, when last seen, Michelle was wearing a white t-shirt, black sweatpants, and black Crocs, and she was carrying a yellow book bag, a detail mentioned in their plea for the public's help.
Investigators are appealing to anyone with information regarding Michelle's whereabouts to come forward. The official BSO post underscores the importance of community vigilance, stating, "MISSING PERSON ALERT: Have you seen 16-year-old Michelle Berganza missing from North Lauderdale? Berganza was last seen on 11/6, near the 4300 block of Northwest 58th Street. If you have info call 954-321-4274."
MISSING PERSON ALERT: Have you seen 16-year-old Michelle Berganza missing from North Lauderdale? Berganza was last seen on 11/6, near the 4300 block of Northwest 58th Street. If you have info call 954-321-4274. https://t.co/C3wC1jbG0P pic.twitter.com/z1XMcFcQ5U
— Broward Sheriff (@browardsheriff) November 13, 2024
BSO Missing Persons Detective Leonard Charla has been assigned to the case and can be reached at 954-321-4274. For those preferring to provide information without direct contact, the BSO non-emergency number is also available at 954-764-HELP (4357).
