Maricopa County Releases App Guide for Parents
The City of Maricopa Police Department has published a new resource to help parents identify mobile apps that may expose children to strangers, inappropriate content, or hidden messaging features. The guide includes descriptions of dozens of popular apps and is available at www.maricopa-az.gov/psa-parent-apps.
The release comes as several teens have been reported missing in recent months across Pinal County.
— Eloy Police Department (@eloy_police) July 5, 2025
MISSING PERSON – PLEASE SHARE
— AJ Police Department (@AJPoliceDept) April 18, 2025
FRANCHESQUA LEIGH ANGELICA GUTIERREZ
LAST SEEN: 4/13/25
AGE: 25
HEIGHT: 5'1
WEIGHT: 150 LBS
HAIR: BLACK W ORANGE HIGHLIGHTS
EYES: BROWN
ANYONE WHO CAN PROVIDE INFO, PLEASE CALL AJPD (480) 982-8260. #AJPD pic.twitter.com/UqKjRbhBLa
City officials note that apps change frequently and the list is not permanent or all-inclusive. They recommend ongoing conversations between parents and children about social media use, family guidelines, and online risks.
RUNAWAY JUVENILE – PLEASE SHARE
— AJ Police Department (@AJPoliceDept) January 6, 2025
AJPD is requesting the public's assistance in locating AIDEN MARX.
LAST SEEN: 01/02/2025
AGE: 16
HEIGHT: 5'8"
WEIGHT: 175
HAIR: BLONDE
EYES: BLUE
Anyone who has seen him or can provide information, please call AJPD at (480) 982-8260. #AJPD pic.twitter.com/MWLe9Jm8l4
RUNAWAY JUVENILE
— AJ Police Department (@AJPoliceDept) October 29, 2024
LAYLANIE GUADALUPE VALENCIA.
Parents last saw her in person on 10/11/2024 before she left for a friend's house to spend the night. Last time they spoke to her was 10/25/24.
If you have seen her or can provide information, please call AJPD at (480) 982-8260. pic.twitter.com/cI6ghNGcCO
Anyone with information about the whereabouts of these missing persons should contact the respective police departments immediately.
