Portland police looking for runaway 16-year-old

Portland Police Seek Public Help in Search for Missing 16‑Year‑Old

Portland, Maine – Police are asking anyone with information to come forward in the search for Layla Monsell, a 16‑year‑old girl who went missing on Tuesday. According to a social‑media post released Wednesday afternoon by the Portland Police Department, Monsell was last seen in the vicinity of Glenwood Avenue and Deering High School.

Authorities described her as a runaway and noted that she may have headed toward Kennedy Park in the city’s East Bayside neighborhood. “We are actively looking for Ms. Monsell and any leads that might help us locate her,” the department said in the post.

If anyone has seen Ms. Monsell or has information that could aid the investigation, the police have urged the public to contact the department at 207‑874‑8575.

The department has not released additional details about her disappearance. Ms. Monsell’s family is reportedly distressed, and the police have requested that any sighting or knowledge of her whereabouts be reported immediately.

Missing‑person reports such as this one are common in the region, and local law enforcement frequently turns to social media and community outreach to gather leads. The police remain hopeful that a quick response from the public will help bring the teenager home safely.