Authorities in Colorado are asking for the public’s help in locating two young teens who they said vanished in light clothing and without their required medications.
The Aurora Police Department first disclosed the disappearance of two girls, identified only by their first names and ages, on Monday night. KDVR reported that Amaya, 14, and Carla, 11, were last seen on East Quincy Avenue and South Chambers Road, near Cherry Creek State Park in Aurora.
KMGH reported that Amaya and Carla ran away from home. Police reportedly said they left without warm clothing or their medications. Authorities also characterized them as being at-risk, according to the Denver Post.
Amaya was described as being 5 feet, 3 inches tall, weighing 189 pounds, and having black hair and brown eyes. Police said she was last seen wearing a red hoodie and black pants and had her skateboard with her.
Carla was described as being 5 feet, 6 inches tall, weighing 153 pounds, and having brown/blonde hair and hazel eyes. She was last wearing black pants and a blue hoodie and had her roller skates with her, according to police.
This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information regarding Amaya or Carla’s whereabouts i urged to call the Aurora Police Department at 303-627-3100.
#MissingatRisk Can you help us?Amaya was last wearing red hoodie/black pants and had her skateboard. Carla was last wearing black pants/blue hoodie and her her roller skates with her. They don't have their medications and aren't dressed for the weather. ☎️ if you see them. pic.twitter.com/nC0Q27ef4d
— Aurora Police Dept (@AuroraPD) March 12, 2019
[Featured image: Amaya, Carla/Aurora Police Department]
