Forsyth County deputies are searching for a missing 14-year-old girl out of Kernersville, North Carolina, after she was reported missing over the weekend. Marlene Delgado García, described by the sheriff's office as a 14-year-old Hispanic female, was last seen near the 1800 block of Wenson Road, and authorities say she may be traveling on foot.
According to WFMY News 2, Marlene was reported missing over the weekend, and deputies have described her as 4-foot-11 and about 168 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. She was last seen wearing blue jeans and a navy blue long-sleeved shirt, per the sheriff's office. The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office has asked anyone with information about her location to come forward.
Spanish-language outlet Qué Pasa reported the same last-seen location near Wenson Road and described Marlene as standing approximately 1.50 meters tall and weighing around 76 kilograms, matching the measurements given in imperial units by the sheriff's office. The outlet also reported that Marlene was born on June 24, 2012, and that authorities believe she could be moving on foot, raising concern among investigators trying to narrow the search area.
How To Report Information
Qué Pasa reported that tips about Marlene's whereabouts can be directed to 336-727-2112. Deputies have not released additional details about the circumstances surrounding her disappearance.
Other Kernersville Teens Reported Missing
Kernersville has seen other missing-teen cases in recent years. The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office previously said that 16-year-old Jeremiah Blackwell had been reported missing after last being seen in the Abington Neighborhood near Kerner Road on a Thursday afternoon, according to JournalNow. In a separate case, JournalNow also reported that a different Kernersville teen who had been reported missing was later safely located, according to the sheriff's office.
No additional updates on Marlene's case have been released beyond the sheriff's office description and the call for tips. Anyone with information is urged to contact investigators.
