Authorities in Brighton are urgently searching for two girls who disappeared Tuesday morning after they were seen walking southbound in the 800 block of South 9th Avenue. The pair, 12-year-old Briana Rivas-Alvarez and 13-year-old Omarlys "Sophie" Rojas-Ramos, were last spotted at about 8:30 a.m., and officials say they are increasingly worried about the girls' safety as the search stretches on.
What Police Say About Their Description And Possible Whereabouts
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation's activation lists the girls' names, ages, and physical descriptions and calls on the public to help with any leads. Briana is described as about 5-foot-2 and 110 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. Omarlys is listed as about 5-foot-2 and 100 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. The alert notes that both were wearing dark clothing and carrying backpacks, and investigators believe they may be in the area of Iliff Avenue and Peoria Street in Aurora, according to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.
How To Report A Sighting
Anyone who sees either girl is urged to call 9-1-1 immediately. Tipsters can also contact the Brighton Police Department directly at 303-288-1535. Brighton's non-emergency dispatch number and additional contact details are available on the city website, and officials are asking anyone with information or home camera footage to share it with investigators, per the Brighton Police Department.
Resources For Families And Neighbors
Neighbors who have doorbell or security camera footage from the area are asked to save that video and pass any possible leads along to police. The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children provides guidance and resources for families and law enforcement on how to preserve evidence and share information with investigators, according to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.
