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June 21, 2012

New Orleans Police Department – Public Information Office

NOPD Requesting Public’s Assistance in Locating

 Missing Girl from New Orleans East

Members of the New Orleans Police Department are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 12-year-old Osvreana Mendoza, who was last seen by her step-mother on June 12, 2012, at about 11:00 P.M, in the 7600 block of Crestmont Road. 

Police believe Mendoza was picked up at her residence by an unknown Hispanic male, approximately 22-23 years old.  Mendoza has not been seen nor heard from since.

Mendoza and the unknown male may be traveling to Saint Louis, Michigan or North Carolina.

Mendoza is described as a Hispanic female, approximately 4’8” in height and approximately 125 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.  Mendoza has a piercing in her left eyebrow.

A photo of Osvreana Mendoza is attached to this release.   

Juvenile Detective Peggy Brothers is in charge of this investigation and can be reached at 658-5265.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Osvreana Mendoza is asked to call the New Orleans Police Department’s non emergency line at 821-2222.

The New Orleans Police Department, under the leadership of Superintendent Ronal W. Serpas, is engaged in a complete transformation in its approach to ensuring that New Orleans is a safer place to live, work and visit.  The police force, which currently employs dedicated men and women, is committed to transparency, accountability, collaboration and integrity.  To learn more about the NOPD and our services, visit http://www.nola.gov/GOVERNMENT/NOPD and visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pages/New-Orleans-LA/New-Orleans-Police-Department-Official/133853236665761

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Officer Hilal Williams