Washington County, MD – Authorities are asking for the public’s help today in locating a missing 16-year-old who was last seen leaving her Hagerstown home early Wednesday morning.
According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Diamond Marie Owens, 16, was last seen on Wednesday around 4:30 a.m. leaving her residence in Hagerstown on foot. Deputies say she is considered a runaway juvenile, and efforts to locate her are ongoing.
Owens is described as 5 feet 1 inch tall, weighing approximately 110 pounds, with black hair styled braided on the left side and straight on the right side. She has brown eyes and a noticeable burn scar on her left thigh, according to authorities.
At the time she was last seen, Owens was wearing a navy blue cropped T-shirt and black shorts. Officials say she was not wearing socks or shoes when she left.
The sheriff’s office released a photo of the teen and is urging residents in Washington County, Hagerstown, and surrounding areas in Western Maryland to stay alert and share any information that could help locate her.
Anyone who may have seen Owens or has information about her whereabouts is asked to contact the Washington County Sheriff’s Office at 240-313-2170.
Authorities stress that even small details could be important as the search continues.
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