Police seek help locating missing teen girl last seen in Central Bakersfield

Luis Garcia

April 23, 2024 at 6:13 PM

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Bakersfield police are seeking the community’s help in locating a missing teen girl last seen April 18 in central Bakersfield.

Melanie Marshall, 16, was last seen Thursday in the 600 block of A Street, just north of Palm Street at approximately 3 p.m.

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Marshall stands at 5 feet, 3 inches tall, weighs 160 pounds, and has auburn hair and blue eyes. BPD did not release any details on her clothing description.

Anyone with information on Marshall’s whereabouts is asked to call BPD at 61-327-7111.

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