ARLINGTON, Va. – The Arlington County Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 16-year-old juvenile. Jessica Baires was last seen on the afternoon of May 9, 2017, exiting a school bus at Pershing Drive and North Thomas Street. Ms. Baires is described as a Hispanic female with fair complexion, brown eyes and long curly brown hair. She is 5’3” tall and weighs approximately 132 pounds. She was last seen wearing dark blue jeans and black shoes.
Detectives have canvased the area, spoken with family and friends of Ms. Baires and followed up on investigative leads but have been unable to locate her. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Ms. Baires is asked to contact Detective C. Cook at 703-228-5747 or
ccook@arlingtonva.us.