The Wilkes-Barre City Police Department issued a public appeal on Wednesday as they seek assistance in locating a missing person. Authorities are searching for 27-year-old Awilda Acevedo and are asking anyone in the community who may have seen her to come forward. The department has not released specific details regarding where she was last seen but is treating the search as an active investigation.
Local officials are encouraging residents to keep a lookout and report any potential sightings or information regarding her current whereabouts. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Wilkes-Barre Police Department directly at 570-208-4200. Additionally, the department is accepting tips through their official Facebook page to help expedite the search and ensure her safe return.