According to TMZ, the Washington D.C. girls who have gone missing are not victims of any kidnapping crimes, rather, they have run away from their homes. A police spokesperson said the number of missing peoples in Washington D.C., 38, is consistent with that of the past. An outcry of help has spread throughout all of social media in the last few days, all aimed at helping gain recognition to the case.

D.C. authorities said in a statement that they handle thousands of missing person cases a year and virtually all of them are solved. Stay tuned for more updates on the story.

Source: TMZ