1Missing Silver Spring teen prompts search by Montgomery County detectives

GAITHERSBURG, MD — A search is underway in Montgomery County for a 16‑year‑old reported missing from Silver Spring, as investigators work to determine his whereabouts after he was last seen more than a week ago.

Detectives with the Special Victims Investigations Division are seeking help in locating Elkin Herrera, who was last seen on Monday, November 24 in the 3300 block of Weeping Willow Court in Silver Spring. He is described by police as 5 feet 3 inches tall, about 120 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. His clothing at the time he was last seen is unknown.

An image released by investigators shows a teenage male with short black hair standing indoors, though police did not provide further context for when

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