Teen missing in Essex: Police search for 15-year-old girl last seen Wednesday morning

Teen missing in Essex: Police search for 15-year-old girl last seen Wednesday morning

BALTIMORE COUNTY, Md. — Authorities are searching for a 15-year-old girl who went missing in the Essex area early Wednesday morning.

The Baltimore County Police Department said Kilee Metzler, described as 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighing 130 pounds, was last seen around 7:39 a.m. Wednesday. She was reportedly wearing a dark gray sweatshirt, blue jeans, black and white Converse shoes, and carrying a black backpack.

Police believe Metzler may be in the company of another girl, Brooke Gerecht, and an unidentified young male. Investigators have not released further details about their possible connection or location.

Officials are urging anyone with information about Metzler’s whereabouts to contact law enforcement immediately by calling 911 or the department’s non-emergency number at 410-307-0220.