***UPDATE: Ariel Luddington and Alex Pequignot were found Tuesday night, August 12, in Kelso, Washington.

***Update: Police Utilize Additional Resources in Search for Endangered Missing Juvenile - Press release

This press release was originally issued by the Bremerton Police Department. Media inquiries should be directed to Bremerton Sergeant Kevin Crane at 360-473-5480.

The Bremerton Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a 16-year-old East Bremerton girl. Ariel A. Luddington left her residence late Thursday night or early Friday morning, and her whereabouts are unknown at this time.

Ariel is described as a 16-year-old white female; approximately 4’09” in height; 100 pounds in weight; long, light brown hair; and blue eyes; and she wears glasses. Ariel is in need of immediate medical attention. Ariel has stitches on her right temple and a vein pick in her right bicep. Ariel may appear to slur her speech and stagger when she walks.

Ariel is possibly with her boyfriend of one year, Alex Pequignot. Police have attempted to locate Alex with negative results.

If anyone has seen either Alex or Ariel, or has information on their whereabouts, we are asking them to please contact the Bremerton Police Department at 360-473-5228 or 360-473-5220.

- Related press release: Police Utilize Additional Resources in Search for Endangered Missing Juvenile