Police Say Missing Gaithersburg Teen Found Safe: UPDATE

GAITHERSBURG, MD — In a Thursday morning update, Montgomery County officials say Christopher Castro-Rivera 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.

Christopher Castro-Rivera, 15, of Bramble Bush Court, has been missing for approximately two weeks, authorities said.

Investigators describe Castro-Rivera as a 5-foot-5, 150-pound Hispanic male with brown eyes and black hair. Police say he was last seen wearing a red shirt, black pants, red and black shoes, and carrying a red and black backpack.

Relatives and police are concerned for his wellbeing.

Anyone with information regarding Castro-Rivera's whereabouts should call the Montgomery County Police Special Victims Investigations Division at 240-773-5400 or the police department at 301-279-8000 (non-emergency, 24-hour line).