Missing In Maryland: 8 People Have Disappeared

MARYLAND — Multiple people have been reported missing across Maryland in recent weeks, and we are hoping you can help bring them home. One is a teen with cognitive impairment. Another is an octogenarian who needs medication for a cognitive condition.

Have you seen any of these people? Call the number listed or 911 to provide information. Callers may remain anonymous.

Chander Parkash Ahuja, 76, was last seen in Forest Glen by family around 10 a.m. Saturday, May 22. He walked away from his home on Walsh View Terrace wearing a blue long-sleeved shirt and khaki pants. He is bald, has brown eyes, wears glasses and is described as 5 feet, 9 inches tall and 200 pounds. Call the Montgomery County Police Department at 301-279-8000.

Rykeem Gaines, 15, is missing from Randallstown. He suffers from a cognitive impairment and may be in emotional distress, according to authorities. He was last seen at 7 a.m. Saturday, May 22, in the 9300 block of Edway Circle. Police said he may be headed to Baltimore or on an MTA bus. Call the Baltimore County Police Department at 410-307-2020.

Cecille Canton, 81, was last seen in the 1800 block of Reisterstown Road in Pikesville, police said. She was wearing a red dress with a white shawl when she disappeared before 11:30 a.m. Friday. She needs medication for a cognitive condition. Police said she may be headed to Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. She is 5 feet, 4 inches tall and 107 pounds. Call the Towson Precinct at 410-887-2361.

Jaida D. Pimble, 13, was last seen in Bowie Tuesday, May 18. She was wearing a black hoodie with black leggings and black patent-leather Jordans with white soles, according to authorities, who said she is known to frequent Minnesota Avenue and Benning Road in Washington, D.C. She is 5 feet, 1 inch tall and 115 pounds. Call Detective Howard of the Bowie Police Department at 240-544-5768 or 240-544-5700. To report a tip anonymously, call the TIP LINE at 240-544-5770.

Christopher L Thomas Weissend, 27, of Frederick, was last seen Thursday, May 13, by his family and girlfriend. He does not have a cell phone and was "going to the mountains" last time they spoke, his loved ones told authorities. He was last seen wearing a long-sleeved flannel shirt that was tan with dark blue jeans and black work boots. Call the Frederick Police Department at 301-600-TIPS (8477); email fpdcrimetip@frederickmdpolice.org; or text 240-674-TIPS (8477).

Eric Robin Reyes, 26, of Frederick, has been missing since Wednesday, May 12. His last known locations were in the Frederick/Frederick County area and the Urbana Park and Ride. Call Det. Sharpe at 240-549-4522; email CJSharp@frederickmdpolice.org; or call the Frederick Police at 301-600-2100.

Shaniya Hansley, 14, of Germantown was last seen by family around 2 p.m. on Friday, May 14. She walked away from her home on Fenchurch Court while wearing a black jacket with gray tights and black shoes. Shaniya is about 4 feet, 11 inches tall and 240 pounds with brown eyes and black hair. Police said there is no indication of foul play. Call the Montgomery County Police Department at 301-279-8000.

Sandra Lee Bender, 51, was last leaving the Regency Care of Silver Spring at 9101 Second Avenue with a friend around 1:30 pm. on Saturday, May 15. Bender and her friend left in a green Ford conversion van with Maryland tag: 4CM5028, according to police, who said authorities and loved ones are concerned about Bender's physical and emotional well-being. She is about 5 feet, 1 inch tall and 125 pounds with brown eyes and brown hair. Call the Montgomery County Police Department at 301-279-8000.