Police search for missing 15-year-old last seen in Manhattan

Police search for missing 15-year-old last seen in Manhattan

NEW YORK CITY — The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 15-year-old girl who went missing in Manhattan.

Jhoanny Gomez, who resides at 440 West 57th Street, was last seen near the intersection of West 57th Street and 9th Avenue at around 10 p.m. on Sunday, according to police.

Gomez is described as a Hispanic female, approximately 5 feet 1 inch tall and weighing 120 pounds. She was last seen wearing a white shirt with black stripes, tan shorts, black and white sneakers, and carrying a multi-colored backpack.

The NYPD urges anyone with information about Gomez’s whereabouts to contact authorities.

No additional details have been released at this time, and the investigation remains ongoing.