{"id":265373,"date":"2026-04-13T10:17:36","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T10:17:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/265373\/"},"modified":"2026-04-13T10:17:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T10:17:36","slug":"anaheim-police-search-for-missing-17-year-old-girl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/265373\/","title":{"rendered":"Anaheim Police Search for Missing 17-Year-Old Girl"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"submission-link-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Anaheim%2C+CA&amp;city=Anaheim&amp;type=Update+Existing+Story&amp;headline=Anaheim+Police+Search+for+Missing+17-Year-Old+Girl&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fca%2Fanaheim%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F12%2Fanaheim-police-search-for-missing-17-year-old-girl%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got story updates? Submit your updates here. \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/69dbd562b379d.jpg\" alt=\"An extreme close-up of a cracked, worn smartphone screen reflecting a faint blue light, conceptually representing the mystery and urgency of a missing person case.\" width=\"1344\" height=\"768\" class=\"news-image\"\/>A haunting close-up of a damaged phone screen evokes the uncertainty and concern surrounding a missing teenager&#8217;s disappearance.Anaheim Today<\/p>\n<p>The Anaheim Police Department is searching for a 17-year-old girl named Sophia who was last seen on Friday evening. Sophia is described as 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighing around 105 pounds. She was last seen wearing pink or reddish shorts and a blue shirt. Police say Sophia needs assistance and they are concerned for her well-being.<\/p>\n<p>        Why it matters<\/p>\n<p>Missing person cases, especially involving minors, are a serious concern for law enforcement and the community. Prompt public awareness and assistance can be crucial in locating a missing individual safely.<\/p>\n<p>                The details<\/p>\n<p>According to the Anaheim Police Department, Sophia was last seen on the night of Friday, April 12th. She is a 17-year-old girl who stands 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighs approximately 105 pounds. Sophia was last observed wearing pink or reddish shorts and a blue shirt.<\/p>\n<p>        Sophia was last seen on the evening of Friday, April 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>          The players<\/p>\n<p>          Anaheim Police Department<\/p>\n<p>The local law enforcement agency in Anaheim, California that is leading the search for the missing 17-year-old girl.<\/p>\n<p>Sophia<\/p>\n<p>A 17-year-old girl who was reported missing by the Anaheim Police Department on April 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Anaheim%2C+CA&amp;city=Anaheim&amp;type=Upload+Story+Photos&amp;headline=Anaheim+Police+Search+for+Missing+17-Year-Old+Girl&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fca%2Fanaheim%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F12%2Fanaheim-police-search-for-missing-17-year-old-girl%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got photos? Submit your photos here. \u203a<\/a><br \/>\n                What\u2019s next<\/p>\n<p>The Anaheim Police Department is urging anyone with information about Sophia&#8217;s whereabouts to contact them at (714) 765-1900.<\/p>\n<p>          The takeaway<\/p>\n<p>This case highlights the importance of community vigilance and cooperation with law enforcement when a minor goes missing. Prompt reporting and public awareness can be critical factors in locating a missing person safely.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Got story updates? 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