Search Underway for Missing 15-Year-Old Midnight 'Minnie' Stout From Penn Township Area
By Fayette County Discussions
Law enforcement and community members across Westmoreland and Fayette counties are urgently seeking the public's help in locating 15-year-old Midnight 'Minnie' Stout, missing for approximately 14 hours. Her boyfriend, Armando Captivilla, was last seen around 11:30 a.m. in the Trafford area. Anyone with information is urged to call 911 immediately.
Law enforcement officers and community members across Westmoreland and Fayette counties are urgently asking for the public's assistance in locating 15-year-old Midnight "Minnie" Stout, who was reported missing. It has now been approximately 14 hours since Minnie was last seen.
Minnie was last known to be wearing a dark hoodie and blue sweatpants.
Investigators have also received reports that her boyfriend, Armando Captivilla, has not been seen since approximately 11:30 a.m. today in the Trafford area, where he was reportedly spotted riding a bicycle. While authorities have not officially confirmed whether the two teenagers are together, police are urging anyone who may have seen either individual to reach out immediately.
**A Direct Message From Minnie's Family:**
"Minnie, if you are seeing this: Please know that you are loved. No matter what happened or what you think you may have done, we love you unconditionally. We are not worried about punishment or being angry. We just want to see you, hug you, and know that you are safe. If you aren't ready to come home yet, please reach out to someone — a friend, a trusted adult, the police, or us. Just tell someone that you are okay. We love you, Minnie. We just want you safe and home."
**How You Can Help:** Anyone in Penn Township, Trafford, or surrounding communities who has seen Minnie or Armando, or who has any information regarding their potential whereabouts, is strongly urged to contact emergency dispatch by calling 911 or reaching out to local authorities immediately.