38 year old Maria Kraus was last seen in North Versailles, Pennsylvania, on February 10, 2025. Her car was later found abandoned on the side of East Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard.
Background
Maria Kraus is from Wall, Pennsylvania, a small borough almost entirely surrounded by North Versailles.
Disappearance
Maria Kraus was last seen at 8:45 am on February 10, 2025. Later that afternoon her car was later found abandoned on the side of East Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard.
A witness claims to have seen Maria walking along that road around 12:30 pm.
It’s unclear why Maria’s car was abandoned. Loved ones believe she is in danger, saying that if her car had broken down or ran out of gas she would have called them for help.
Investigation
Maria’s family told investigators that her phone has been turned off.
Around 2:00 pm on February 10, 2025, Maria’s vehicle was found abandoned near the intersection of East Pittsburgh-McKeesport Boulevard and Braddock Avenue in North Versailles. The location is near metalworking plants and railroad tracks along a tributary of the Monongahela River.
County police, local fire and rescue teams, as well as family and friends were in the area Tuesday, searching for further clues as to Maria’s whereabouts.
Body of Maria Kraus Found
On March 31, 2025, the body of Maria Kraus was found under the Westinghouse Bridge in North Versailles.
No additional information has been released at this time. Her case remains under investigation.
Appearance
Maria has brown hair and hazel eyes. She stands 5’2 tall and weighs 215 pounds.
Clothing & Accessories:
Maria was last seen wearing a black hoodie, and black pants and leggings.
Investigating Agency
If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Maria Kraus please contact the Allegheny County Police Department’s General Investigations Unit at (412) 473-1251.
