Ansonia Police seek public's help in locating woman, daughter, 2 /UPDATE: Both found safe

Mariliz Cruz

Anastasia Santiago

ANSONIA - The Ansonia Police Department is looking for the public's help in locating Mariliz Cruz, 26, and her 2-year-old daughter, Anastasia Santiago.

Their family reported them missing when they failed to return home today, Lt. Patrick Lynch said in a written release.

Mariliz and Anastasia were last seen on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 12:30 in the area of Main Street and Maple Street.

Mariliz is 4 feet 9 inches tall, weighing 148 pounds, with brown hair, hazel eyes and a family infinity tattoo on her right arm. She was last seen wearing blue pants and gray sweater pushing a black foldable stroller.

Anastasia is 3 feet tall, weighing 35 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. She was wearing a pink top and pink sneakers.

Lynch said Mariliz does not drive and takes the bus for transportation. The were headed to New Haven when they left Ansonia.

If you have seen Mariliz or Anastasia or know of their whereabouts please contact the Ansonia Police Department.

Tips can also be left anonymously at Tip 411.

https://www.tip411.com/tips/new?alert_group_id=21553

This is a press release from Lt. Patrick Lynch.

Rochelle to meet with constituents Friday at Valley Diner in Derby

 

Hazardous waste collection slated for region at Naugatuck Transfer Station

The first Household Hazardous Waste Day event for this year will be held April 12 at the Naugatuck Transfer Station, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

All Ansonia residents are eligible to participate in the multi-town event.

Shared from City of Ansonia Facebook page.

Griffin Health, Agency on Aging to host fitness talks for seniors in April

Griffin Health and the Agency on Aging of South-Central Connecticut are hosting a series of fitness talks and free blood pressure screenings for seniors throughout the Valley in April.

Caregivers from Griffin Hospital’s Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine Team will present “Building a Solid Core,” a free presentation that identifies the muscles that make up the body’s core, explains why a strong core is important (especially in regards to fall prevention) and demonstrates exercises to strengthen the core. 

Griffin Health caregivers will also be offering free blood pressure screenings and consultations.

The events are scheduled for April 3 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Ansonia Senior Center; April 7 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Seymour Senior Center; April 23 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Shelton Senior Center; and April 24 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Derby Neck Library.

These offerings are part of the AgeWell program which is co-sponsored by Griffin Health and the Agency on Aging of South-Central Connecticut to increase access to care and prevent disease among the Valley senior community through a series of health screenings and healthy living education sessions each month. Periodically, this program provides nutritiously balanced and delicious foods for attendees.

Registration is required to attend the AgeWell events. To sign up, contact the location (Ansonia Senior Center: 203-736-5933; Seymour Senior Center: 203- 888-0406 ext. 1; Shelton Senior Center: 203-924-9324; and Derby Neck Library: 203-734-1492).

This is a press release from Griffin Health.

Ansonia Library to celebrate Unicorn Day April 5