Teen missing from Gastonia, last seen in Pineville, police say

Gastonia police are searching for a missing 16-year-old girl last seen in Pineville. 

Jamilt Veracruz was reported missing on Monday, Feb. 9. She was last seen at a McDonald’s near the outlets in Pineville, Gastonia police said. 

Veracruz has black hair and brown eyes. She is approximately 5’1″, 140 pounds. 

Anyone with information about her whereabouts can call 704-866-6702 and ask for Detective D. Whitlock or call 911.