Crime & Safety
Police Say Missing Wheaton Teen Found Safe: UPDATE
Cristal Nelly Tavara Samaniego, 15, of Wheaton, was found safe and unharmed, according to police.

WHEATON, MD — In a Wednesday morning update, Montgomery County officials say Cristal Nelly Tavara Samaniego has been located and is safe.
(Original post) WHEATON, MD — The Montgomery County Police Department is asking for the public's help in finding a missing Wheaton teenager.
Cristal Nelly Tavara Samaniego, 15, of Georgian Way, was last seen getting dropped off in the area of Albert Einstein High School around 8 a.m. Friday, police said.
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Investigators describe Tavara Samaniego as a 5-foot-6, 120-pound female with long black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing blue jeans, a black winter jacket, and black boots.
Anyone who has information regarding Tavara Samaniego's whereabouts should call the Montgomery County Police Special Victims Investigations Division at 240-773-5400 or the police's 24-hour, non-emergency number at 301-279-8000.
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