Missing Teens Could Be 'At Risk' From Gangs: Police

FALLS CHURCH, VA — The Fairfax County police are asking for the public's help in locating two missing teenagers who may be involved in gang activity.

The police said Wednesday that the disappearances of Edvin Escobar Mendez, 17, of Falls Church, and Sergio Arita Triminio, 14, of Alexandria, may be connected, and that "there is new information to indicate they may be at risk."

Mendez was reported missing on Sept. 1 and Triminio was not reported missing until Oct. 4, but investigators determined he had been missing since Sept. 27. "Since that point, officers and detectives have led extensive efforts to find them," the police said.

In searching for them, detectives have come across information that the two may be "acquainted and affiliated" with gangs in the area, the police said.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Sassano at 703-227-2027

You may also contact Crime Solvers at 866-411-8477, or by email at www.fairfaxcountycrimesolvers.... or text “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES/274637, or call the Fairfax County Police Department at 703-691-2131.

Images: Edvin Escobar Mendez and Sergio Arita Triminio (FCPD)