Crime & Safety

UPDATE: Gaithersburg Girl Last Seen Near School Has Been Found

Fourteen-year-old Flor Maria Peguero, who was last seen Oct. 2 near Lakelands Park Middle School, has been found.

Fourteen-year-old Flor Maria Peguero, who was last seen Oct. 2 near Lakelands Park Middle School, has been found.
Fourteen-year-old Flor Maria Peguero, who was last seen Oct. 2 near Lakelands Park Middle School, has been found. (Montgomery County Police)

GAITHERSBURG, MD — In a Wednesday afternoon update, Montgomery County officials say Flor Maria Peguero has been located and is safe.


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

Flor Maria Peguero, 14, of Muddy Branch Road, was last seen at approximately 7:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 2, in the area of Lakelands Park Middle School (1200 Main St.).

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Investigators describe Maria Peguero as a 5-foot-2, 120-pound Hispanic female with brown eyes and long black hair.

Family and police are concerned for her wellbeing.

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Anyone with information about Peguero's whereabouts should call the Montgomery County Police Special Victims Investigations Division at 240-773-5400 or the police 24-hour, non-emergency number at 301-279-8000.

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