Authorities in Prince George’s County are asking for the public’s help locating a missing teenager last seen more than a month ago in Fort Washington, Maryland.
Crystal Chavez-Mejia, 17, was reported missing on July 17, 2026. She was last known to be in the Fort Washington area, according to information shared by the nonprofit organization Missing People In America, which verifies and posts official missing person cases through its national database.
Details Of The Case
Chavez-Mejia’s case has been entered into national law enforcement systems. Her NCIC number is M349042242, and she is also listed with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children under case number 2097616. These identifiers allow law enforcement agencies across the country to access and share information related to her disappearance.
No additional details about the circumstances surrounding her disappearance have been publicly released. Investigators have not indicated whether they believe she left voluntarily or whether foul play is suspected.
The Prince George’s County Police Department is leading the investigation. Anyone with information about Chavez-Mejia’s whereabouts is urged to contact the department directly at 301 352 1200.
Community Response Grows Online
Since the case was shared publicly, it has drawn a wave of attention on social media, with hundreds of users commenting messages of hope and support for Chavez-Mejia and her family. Many commenters said they were sharing the post in hopes of expanding its reach beyond the local area.
Missing People In America, the organization behind the original post, describes itself as the operator of the nation’s largest interactive missing person database. The group states it only verifies and publishes official missing person cases in coordination with law enforcement and families.
Cases like this one often rely heavily on public awareness to generate leads. Investigators frequently credit tips from community members, including those who see a person’s photo shared widely online, for helping locate missing individuals or providing information that advances a case.
Fort Washington sits along the Potomac River in southern Prince George’s County, a largely residential community that is part of the greater Washington metro area. Local residents are being encouraged to stay alert and report any information, no matter how small it may seem, to police.
As of now, Chavez-Mejia remains missing. Family members and community advocates continue to push for her safe return, and officials say every tip is taken seriously as the search continues.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Prince George’s County Police Department at 301-352-1200.
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