The Missing Persons Squad reports the details of a Missing Juvenile that occurred at 2:00pm on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 from Hempstead and was reported at 8:00pm to Police.

According to Detectives, Missing Merelyn Acosta, 15, was last seen on Hewlett Street travelling southbound on foot.  She is described as a female Hispanic, 5’3”, approximately 130 lbs., black hair, brown eyes, last seen wearing a black colored shirt and black colored pants.  Her destination is unknown.

Detectives request anyone with information regarding the above listed missing juvenile to please contact the Nassau County Police Department Missing Persons Squad at 516-573-7347 or call 911.  All callers will remain anonymous.

Details by: Det. Anzalone / MPS                                09/19/23/2132/7990

**UPDATE**Details by: Det. Anzalone/MPS            4/4/24/1436/9595

The above listed missing has been located.