Tuesday, August 29, 2017

Teen Reported Missing in Schuylkill Township

(08/29/17) A 17 year old from Lansford has been reported missing in the Schuylkill Township area.


On Monday, Cassidy Derr, 17, was reported missing after she left a party early Sunday morning and has not been in contact with family or friends since.

According to reports Derr had attended a "mountain party" in a secluded area between Tuscora and Brockton late Saturday, early Sunday.  After an argument, Derr left the party on her own.

When Derr made last contact with friends she reportedly told them that she was lost somewhere along Route 209 and heading towards Tamaqua.  The last message was at 7:51am Sunday.

Derr is also reported to be a Type 1 Diabetic.

Search crews were in the area, including a State Police Helicopter and search dogs late Monday but there was no sign of Derr.

Derr is described as 5'2" 120lbs. dark blue/black hair, blue eyes, wearing black sneakers, rolled up jeans, and black t-shirt.

Anyone who may have seen Derr should contact authorities.