Crime & Safety

Details Released On Berkeley Area Girl Who Disappeared After Christmas

Details were released on a missing 15-year-old N.J. girl who disappeared just after Christmas.

Details were released on a missing 15-year-old N.J. girl who disappeared just after Christmas.

Dessie Machugh left her residence sometime between 10:30 p.m. on Saturday and 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, police said.

Her destination is currently unknown.

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The juvenile temporarily resides in Robbinsville, and was visiting her family in Barnegat for the holiday when she left, police said.

Possible clothing description suggests she was seen wearing a low-cut black shirt, pink or purple skirt and black knee-high boots.

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The juvenile has been entered NCIC as a missing person.

Anyone with information about the juvenile or her current location is asked to contact Barnegat PD at 609-698-5000.

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