Crime & Safety

NYPD Missing Person Alert

Tiffany Ortiz, 13, and Jaeden Gandia, 12, were last seen on Thursday, February 21, at 10:00 a.m.

On Thursday, February 21, two children who reside at 546 Putnam Avenue within the confines of Bed-Stuy's 79th Precinct went missing.

The New York City Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating the following missing children who were last seen leaving their residence at approximately 10:00 a.m.:

Tiffany Ortiz, 13, is a Hispanic female. She is described as approximately 5 feet tall, 95 pounds, thin build with brown eyes and brown hair. She was last seen wearing a blue jeans, tan boots with a pink hooded sweatshirt.

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Jaeden Gandia, 12, is a Hispanic male. He is described as approximately 5 feet tall, 110 lbs., medium build with brown eyes and brown hair. He was last seen wearing a black leather coat, blue jeans, orange t-shirt and black sneakers.

A photo of the missing children is attached.

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Anyone with information regarding the above listed missing persons is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). 

The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577.


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