Montgomery County, Maryland – The Montgomery County Police Department is urgently seeking the public’s help in locating 14-year-old Natasha Christina Mwirigi, who has been missing since Monday, August 5, 2024. Natasha was last seen around 3 p.m. in the 13000 block of Castle Blvd. in Silver Spring.
Natasha is described as being 5-feet, 2-inches tall, weighing approximately 140 lbs., with brown eyes and black hair. The clothing she was last seen wearing is currently unknown. Authorities are encouraging anyone with information about her whereabouts to contact the Montgomery County Police Non-Emergency line at (301) 279-8000, which is available 24 hours a day.
Community members have expressed deep concern over Natasha’s disappearance, with many taking to social media to share their thoughts and prayers. Theresa A. Williams commented, "Praying safe return," reflecting the widespread hope for Natasha’s safety. The Montgomery County Police Department also posted a plea for assistance on Facebook, emphasizing the need for public support in the search for the missing teen.
As the search for Natasha continues, the community remains on high alert, with parents like Marley Queen expressing their fears. "Iām walking all my children to their stop every single day…this is serious," she wrote, highlighting the anxiety surrounding the safety of children as the school year approaches.
The police and Natasha’s family are relying on any information that could lead to her safe return. The situation underscores the importance of community vigilance in efforts to locate missing individuals, especially vulnerable teenagers like Natasha Christina Mwirigi.