BETHESDA, Md. - Police are asking for the public's help in finding a missing Bethesda teenager.
Amber Naomi Halpern, 18, was last seen April 30 at her home in the 5100 block of Westport Road.
Halpern is black, 5 feet, 5 inches tall and weighs about 140 pounds. She has mid-length dark hair and brown eyes.
She was last seen wearing a pink hooded sweatshirt, black pants, and beige boots.
Police say this is the second time Halpern has disappeared in recent weeks. Halpern was reported missing on April 28, but returned home on April 30. She disappeared again later that day.
Halpern is 18 years old but functions at the level of a 13-year-old, police say. Halpern also suffers from bi-polar disorder.
Police and family are concerned for Halpern's welfare and say she does not have her medication.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the 2nd District Investigative Section at 301-657-0112 or the Montgomery County Police non-emergency number at 301-279-8000.
All callers may remain anonymous