Crime & Safety

Search On For Missing Hempstead 15-Year-Old: Police

Nassau County Police say the girl went missing Saturday night.

15-year-old Hempstead resident Cristi Ochoa
15-year-old Hempstead resident Cristi Ochoa (Nassau County Police Department )

HEMPSTEAD, NY — Authorities are searching for a 15-year-old from Hempstead Monday morning after she was reported missing over the weekend, police said.

Nassau County police said 15-year-old Cristi Ochoa was last seen in Hempstead Saturday at 6:30 p.m. Police described her as a 15-year-old Hispanic girl, standing 5-feet, 5-inches, weighing 105 lbs with red hair and brown eyes. Police said her clothing and possible destination were unknown, and encouraged anyone with information on Ochoa’s whereabouts to call the missing persons squad at 516-573-7347 or call 911.

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