The Worcester Police Department has issued a call for public assistance in the search for Analyah Velez, a missing 16-year-old girl last seen yesterday. According to details released on the department's Facebook page, Analyah got off her school bus at an unfamiliar stop and has not returned home since.

Standing at a height of 4’10", with shoulder-length brown curly hair and brown eyes, Velez was noted to have been wearing a black coat, black shirt and pants, black Nike shoes, and carrying a light blue Lilo and Stitch backpack at the time of her disappearance. The case has taken on a sense of urgency as the authorities and family seek any information that might aid in locating her, the community has been quick to spread the word in hopes of a safe return.

Members of the public who might have any relevant information regarding Velez's whereabouts are strongly encouraged to come forward and contact the police directly by dialing 911 or reaching the Worcester Police Department at 508-799-8606, this has been reiterated in their plea for public engagement in the matter.