Two Schenectady High School teenagers were reported as missing recently, Superintendent Anibel Soler Jr. said in a public letter Dec. 1.

The missing girls, Samantha Humphrey and Hajile Howard, both 14, are freshman.

The district is working with Schenectady Police Department´s Youth Aid Bureau and asking for assistance within the community in locating both girls, Soler said.

¨The safe return of Samantha and Hajile is our top priority and any assistance would be of great help towards the investigations that is currently underway,” Soler said in his letter.

Soler asked that anyone who has information regarding the case talk to a trusted adult in the school or call the police department non emergency number at 518-630-0911.

Student Support Services are being offered to help students, staff, and families, Soler said.

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