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For Immediate Release: Friday, November 7, 2014

Detectives from the Montgomery County Police Department - Special Victims Investigations Division are asking for the public's assistance in locating two missing Gaithersburg juveniles.

Elizabeth Tucto-Poma, age 12, has been reported missing by her family. Elizabeth is described as a hispanic female, 5'02" tall, 110 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes. Elizabeth is missing from the 17500 block of Amity Drive in Gaithersburg.

Claudia Martinez-Chavez, age 12, has also been reported missing by her family. Claudia is described as a hispanic female, 5'02" tall, 120 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes. Claudia is missing from the unit block of S. Frederick Avenue in Gaithersburg.

Both Claudia and Elizabeth were last seen on today's date at Forest Oak Middle School located at 651 Saybrooke Oaks Boulevard in Gaithersburg. They are believed to be together.

Police and family are concerned for Claudia and Elizabeth's emotional and physical well-being.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Claudia Martinez-Chavez or Elizabeth Tucto-Poma are asked to call the Montgomery County Police Special Victims Investigations Division at 240-773-5400 or the police non-emergency number at 301-279-8000 (24-hour line).

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