This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.

Crime & Safety

Milford Teen Reported Missing [Updated]

Police say 16-year-old Amber Mugford has returned home after being reported missing on New Year's Eve.

Update as of 4 a.m. on Jan. 2:

Amber Mugford returned home last night, according to a message Milford police sent out at about 9 p.m. on Jan 1.

Original Report:

Find out what's happening in New Canaanwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

The Milford Police Department is investigating a complaint involving a missing juvenile from Milford.

Amber Mugford, 16, was last seen on Dec. 31 at her home in Milford, according to police.

Find out what's happening in New Canaanwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Mugford told her family that day she was at the Westfield Connecticut Post Shopping Mall. She is described as a white female, 5 feet tall, 145 pounds, black hair and brown eyes.

Mugford was last seen wearing a white North Face coat, black leggings, brown UGG boots and a pink hat, according to a police report.

Mugford has been reported missing to the Milford Police Department in the past. Family members are concerned for her welfare due to a medical condition which requires her to take medication which she does not have with her, the report states.

If you have any information on Amber Mugford’s whereabouts, Milford police are asking you to call them at 203.878.6551 or call Milford Detective Musante at 203.877.1465.

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here

The views expressed in this post are the author's own. Want to post on Patch?

To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com.