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CANCELLED - Nassau Officials Conducting Search for Missing Juvenile from Hempstead

Local News, Crime

By Published: May 01 2017

LongIsland.com

Michelle Ortega-Bonilla, 14, was last seen at her Elm Avenue home on Friday, April 28.

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NCPD are seeking Michelle Ortega-Bonilla, 14, a Missing Juvenile from Hempstead.

Photo by: Nassau County Police Department

UPDATE - July 6, 2017 - Police report that Michelle Ortega-Bonilla has been located.
 
Below is the original report.
 
Hempstead, NY - May 1, 2017 - The Missing Persons Squad is investigating a Missing Juvenile that occurred on Friday, April 28, 2017 at 8:00 am in Hempstead.
 
According to detectives, Michelle Ortega-Bonilla, 14, was last seen at her Elm Avenue home in Hempstead on Friday, April 28, 2017. Michelle is described as a female hispanic, 5’0” tall, 130 lbs., curly brown hair, brown eyes and glasses. Her clothing description is unknown.  Michelle may be in the Uniondale area. 
 
Detectives request anyone with information as to the whereabouts of the above juvenile to contact Missing Persons Squad at 516-573-7347 or call 911.  All callers will remain anonymous.