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Pauline Gerstenberg
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Missing Person: Pauline Gerstenberg
Justice for Pauline Gerstenberg — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.
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Lead #1Why did Pauline leave the group home? What triggered her to run away on this specific date?
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Lead #2Has anyone reported seeing a 14-year-old girl matching Pauline's description (5'5", 120 lbs, brown hair and eyes) in the Orange area or surrounding communities since January 12?
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Lead #3What was Pauline's last communication with family, friends, or staff at the group home?
Pauline Gerstenberg, a 14-year-old girl, ran away from a group home in Orange, California on January 12, 2026, and has not been seen or heard from since. Her current whereabouts remain unknown, and investigators are seeking any information about her location or activities since her disappearance. Anyone with information about Pauline is urged to contact the Orange County Sheriff's Department.
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NamUs case MP159653. Missing person: Pauline Gerstenberg.
Last known contact: 2026-01-12 in Orange, Orange, CA. Circumstances: Pauline ran away from group home on 1/12/2026 and has not been seen or heard from since.
Demographics: 14 years, Female, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 5 in, 120 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown.
Investigating agency: Orange County Sheriff's Department | 26-001202 | 2026-01-12.
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2026-01-12
Pauline runs away from group home
Pauline Gerstenberg ran away from a group home in Orange, California on January 12, 2026.
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Case Information
Incident:January 12, 2026
Last Updated:June 18, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 12, 2026
Last Updated:June 18, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 7146477000
You can remain anonymous