The NYPD is requesting the public’s help in finding a missing Hispanic teen girl.
Cherish Hughes, 15, of Jamaica, was last seen leaving her home on Merrick Boulevard on Friday, Jan. 16, shortly before 3 p.m., said police.
Cherish has a medium complexion and build and is approximately 5 feet and 7 inches tall and 135 pounds, said the NYPD. Her hair is half blonde and half blue.
She was last seen wearing a black jacket, brown sweatpants and black sneakers.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 577-TIPS (8477), or, for Spanish, 1 (888) 57-PISTA (74782).
The public can also submit tips by logging onto nypdcrimestoppers.com, or by texting 274637 (CRIMES) and then entering TIP577, or by going to the @nypdtips account on X. All tips are strictly confidential.— Naeisha Rose