Missing 17-Year-Old Girl In Northwest Miami-Dade

MIAMI, FL — Police are asking for the public's help in finding a 17-year-old girl who has been missing for more than a week. Daina Bellegarde was last seen in the 1700 block of NW 95 Street on May 7. Miami-Dade police described her as a frequent runaway.

"She does not suffer from any mental or physical impairments but may be in need of services," Miami-Dade police said on Thursday night in asking for the public's help in locating Bellegarde.

She is described as African American, 5 feet 5 inches tall, 140 pounds with brown eyes and long black hair styled in braids. She also has a Nose piercing and was last seen wearing a black T-shirt, khaki pants and brown and gold shoes.

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"The missing juvenile is a frequent runaway who was last seen on Monday, May 07, 2018,
when she was dropped off at school," police added.

To report a tip, contact Detective V. Betancur or any detective of the Miami-Dade Police Department, Special Victims Bureau/Missing Persons Squad at 305-715-3300. Alternatively, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS (8477) or 866-471-8477, visit crimestoppersmiami.com and select "Give a Tip" or text "CSMD" followed by the tip to 274637.

Photo courtesy Miami-Dade Police Department