Search for missing 38-year-old Maria Kraus underway after vehicle found in North Versailles

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Allegheny County police are searching for a missing Wall woman whose vehicle was found in North Versailles. 

County police posted a missing person flyer for 38-year-old Maria Kraus, who they say hasn't been seen since around 8:45 a.m. on Monday. 

Investigators said her vehicle was found Monday near the intersection of East Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard and Braddock Avenue in North Versailles. 

County police detectives, family and friends along with local fire and rescue teams were in the area on Tuesday, searching the area and part of the nearby creek.

Her family said that her phone was shut off, and a witness reported seeing her walking along the side of the road Monday shortly after noon. 

Kraus is described as 5-foot-2, weighing approximately 215 pounds. At the time of her disappearance, her family says she was wearing black pants and leggings and a black hoodie. 

Anyone with information is asked to call 412-473-1251.