Crime & Safety

Police Say Missing Bethesda Teen Found Safe: UPDATE

Sixteen-year-old Arielle East Fausnaugh, who was last seen leaving her Bethesda home on May 2, was found safe and unharmed.

Sixteen-year-old Arielle East Fausnaugh, who was last seen leaving her Bethesda home on May 2, was found safe and unharmed.
Sixteen-year-old Arielle East Fausnaugh, who was last seen leaving her Bethesda home on May 2, was found safe and unharmed. (Montgomery County Police)

BETHESDA, MD — In a Monday evening update, Montgomery County officials say Arielle East Fausnaugh has been located and is safe.


(Original post) BETHESDA, MD — The Montgomery County Police Department is asking for the public's help in finding a missing Bethesda teenager.

Arielle East Fausnaugh, 16, was last seen leaving her Pyle Road home on foot around 2 a.m. Saturday. Family told police that she frequently visits the 7-Eleven located at 7305 Macarthur Blvd. in Glen Echo.

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Investigators describe Fausnaugh as a 5-foot-1, 95-pound female with blonde hair and blue eyes.

Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts should call the police's 24-hour, non-emergency line: 301-279-8000.

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