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.

Ansonia Police seek public's assistance in locating man, 48

Jose Solano

ANSONIA - Ansonia Police Department is looking for the public's assistance in locating Jose Solano, a 48-year old Hispanic male who made threats of self harm.

Jose is 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighs 145 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a blue shirt and blue shorts.

He drives a 2012 Honda Accord color gray with CT license plate 541TRN. Jose was last seen on June 15, 2023 in the area of North Main Street and Ridge Road.

If you have seen Jose or know where he is please contact the police department at 203-735-1885 or you can anonymously contact the department through Tip411. https://www.tip411.com/tips/new?alert_group_id=21553

This is shared from the Ansonia Police Department Facebook page.

Ansonia Police continue to seek assistance in locating Vanessa Morales

Vanessa Morales

Age progressed photo of Vanessa

ANSONIA - Three years ago the Ansonia Police Department began an investigation into the disappearance of Vanessa Morales after her mother, Christine Holloway, was found murdered in their home.

The homicide investigation resulted in an arrest of Jose Morales but Vanessa has still not been located, Lt. Patrick Lynch said in a written release Friday afternoon.

The disappearance is still an active investigation, and we continue to ask the public for assistance in locating Vanessa or any information that will lead to determining what happened to Vanessa.

The photos attached are an age progressed photo of Vanessa along with the photo of Vanessa around the time of her disappearance.

The Ansonia Police Department is determined to find the answers as to Vanessa's whereabouts. Please keep Vanessa, Christine, and her family in your thoughts and prayers during this holiday season.

Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the police department at 203-735-1885 or anonymous tips can be left at Tip411 at the link below.

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

This is a press release from Lt. Patrick Lynch.

Seymour Police issue silver alert for 2 missing teens

Cadence Nadal

Kylie Nadal

SEYMOUR - The Seymour Police Department Detective Division is asking for your assistance in locating or getting in contact with Cadence Nadal, 15, and Kylie Nadal, 14, who have been reported missing - Silver Alert Issued.

Please observe the attached photos and if you know the whereabouts of the girls we ask that you contact the Seymour Police Department at 203-881-7600.

This is shared from the police department's Facebook page.

UPDATE; Child located safe - Ansonia Police ask public's assistance in locating child, 1

UPDATE FROM ANSONIA POLICE: Royalty Bass has been located and is safe. She is currently in the custody of the Alabama Department of Health and Human Services. She will remain with Alabama DHHS until her father arrives to take custody.

ANSONIA - The Ansonia Police Department is looking for the public’s assistance in locating Royalty Bass, age 1. 

Her mother, Shameka Henri failed to return Royalty to her father after her custody visit, Lt. Patrick Lynch said in a written release.

Royalty Bass

Royalty is about 2 feet tall, 20 to 30 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a pink Minnie Mouse shirt and gray Minnie Mouse pants. Shameka and Royalty could be in the Stratford area but there is the possibility that Shameka took Royalty out of state.

SHAMEKA HENRI

 

Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the police department at 203-735-1885 or anonymous tips can be left at Tip411 at the link below.

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

This is a press release from Lt. Patrick Lynch.

Ansonia Police ask public's assistance in locating child, 1

Royalty Bass

Royalty Bass has been located and is safe. She is currently in the custody of the Alabama Department of Health and Human Services. She will remain with Alabama DHHS until her father arrives to take custody

ANSONIA - The Ansonia Police Department is looking for the public’s assistance in locating Royalty Bass, age 1. 

Her mother, Shameka Henri failed to return Royalty to her father after her custody visit, Lt. Patrick Lynch said in a written release.

Shameka Henri

Royalty is about 2 feet tall, 20 to 30 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a pink Minnie Mouse shirt and gray Minnie Mouse pants. Shakema and Royalty could be in the Stratford area but there is the possibility that Shameka took Royalty out of state.

 

Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the police department at 203-735-1885 or anonymous tips can be left at Tip411 at the link below.

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

This is a press release from Lt. Patrick Lynch.

Shelton Police seek help in locating city man last seen Jan. 17

Jason Mastroianni

**Missing Person**

Shelton Police are looking for help in locating 43- year old Jason Mastroianni.

He was last seen on 1-17-22 in Shelton. Jason is 5'11" and 175 lbs.

He is described to have a back brace and walks with a cane.

Anyone with any information is asked to call the Shelton Police Department at 203-924-1544.

This is shared from the Shelton Police Department Facebook page.

Ansonia Police seek public's help in locating missing teen, 14

UPDATE 9/23/2021 10:30 A.M. FROM APD: JAYDEN MCMANUS HAS BEEN LOCATED, THANK YOU FOR SHARING THE POST.

Jayden McManus

ANSONIA - The Ansonia Police Department is requesting the public's assistance in locating a missing/runaway male juvenile. 

Jayden McManus is a 14-year old, 5-foot, 9-inch tall, 110-pound white male with a freckle on the left side of his face. 

Jayden was last seen in the area of Hodge Avenue at about 2:45 P.M., wearing khaki pants and a red Champion hoodie. 

Anyone that has seen Jayden or knows his whereabouts is asked to contact the Ansonia Police Department at 203-735-1885 or tips can be left anonymously through Tip411 at the following link https://www.tip411.com/tips/new?alert_group_id=21553

This is a press release from Ansonia Police Lt. Patrick Lynch.

UPDATE: Good News! Layli is home safe

The Valley Independent Sentinel has reported that Layli is home safe. 

 

Ansonia PD issues Silver Alert for endangered runaway teen

Anaya Moten

ANSONIA - The Ansonia Police Department is looking for the public’s assistance in locating a runaway juvenile. 

The juvenile, Anaya Moten, is a 17-year-old black female with brown hair and brown eyes wearing a black jacket, black camouflage pants, black sneakers, and a red bonnet hat, Lt. Patrick Lynch said in an email Wednesday evening. In an updated email Lynch said the case has been upgraded to a Silver Alert.

Anaya is 5’4” tall and weighs 230 pounds. She was last seen on Division Street in the area of Stop and Shop and Burger King at 4:20 p.m. on Wednesday. 

Anaya is considered endangered due to health issues and she does not have her medication.

The department is asking anyone with information to please contact 203-735-1885 or tips can be left anonymously through TIP 411 at the link below.

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

This is a press release from Ansonia Police Lt. Patrick Lynch.

Shelton woman reported missing; Silver Alert issued

Sharing post from today (March 10) from the In and Around Shelton Facebook page:

Missing: “Please help us find our family member: Karen Setum. She drives a light blue Toyota Avalon, License Plate #AR91261. She is in her early 60’s and has recently recovered from COVID. We believe that she may be confused and lost. She is now listed as a Silver Alert. 

"Please call the Shelton Police Department (203) 924-1544 if you have any information about her whereabouts. Thank you so much!”

Good news: Ansonia police say missing female, 16, is now home

Diamond Moss

ANSONIA - The Ansonia Police Department posted late Sunday night on its Facebook page that missing juvenile, Diamond Moss, 16, has been located and is home. 

Diamond Moss had been reported missing Friday.

Ansonia Police release age-enhanced photo of Vanessa Morales

ANSONIA - The Ansonia Police Department with the assistance of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children today is releasing an age-enhanced photograph of Vanessa Morales. 

Police said Vanessa has been missing since December 2, 2019. At the time of her disappearance she was one years old and she is now almost two and half years old.

The department is asking anyone with information to please contact 203-735-1885 or tips can be left anonymously through TIP 411 at the link below.

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

This is a press release from Ansonia Police Lt. Patrick Lynch.

Girl, 14, reported missing in Ansonia

Update: Lt. Patrick Lynch reported Tuesday morning: "Samiyah Freelove the juvenile reporting missing yesterday has been located and is safe. Thank you for your assistance."

ANSONIA - The Ansonia Police Department is looking for 14-year-old Samiyah Freelove who was reported missing by her family today. Samiyah is 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighs 220 pounds. 
She was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, dark blue mesh shorts with blue and white Nike sneakers carrying a grey backpack with her name on it. 
Anyone who has seen Samiyah is asked to please call the Ansonia Police Department at 203-735-1885.

Silver alert issued for Derby teen

*Sharing this information from the Valley Independent Sentinel's Facebook page:

A SILVER ALERT HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR:

MISSING CHILD
Endangered Runaway
MICHAEL JACKSON
Age: 14 DOB: 8/18/2000
Sex: Male
Race: Black
Hair: Black Eyes: Brown
Height: 5'4"
Weight: 130
LAST SEEN WEARING:
GRAY SWEATSHIRT, BLUE JEANS, AND BLUE
SNEAKERS
Missing From: DERBY, CT
Missing Since: 04/15/2015
***** SILVER ALERT *****
IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION ON
MICHAEL JACKSON CONTACT DERBY POLICE
203-735-7811

Seymour teen reported missing

Silver Alert issued 

Courtesy photo

According to a report this morning in the New Haven Register, police have issued a silver alert for Jailyn Brantly, 17, of Seymour.


Read the story here.