JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is asking for the community’s help in locating Fernanda Arias.
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According to JSO, shortly before 3 a.m. Monday, officers responded to Beach Boulevard and Peach Drive on a report of a missing child.
Fernanda was last seen leaving her home in a dark-colored car described as a 2-door Honda with a large rear spoiler. Police said the driver of the car may be a Hispanic male.
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Fernanda is described as a 12-year-old white girl with brown eyes and medium-length dark hair. He is 4 feet 11 inches tall and weighs 100 pounds. Police believe he is wearing dark pants and a white shirt.
Search efforts have so far been unsuccessful. JSO said that due to Fernanda’s age, they are seeking information on her whereabouts for her safety.
Anyone with information on Fernanda’s whereabouts is asked to call JSO immediately at 904-630-0500 or call 911.
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Missing endangered minor
On Monday, July 3, 2023, shortly before 3:00 a.m., officers with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a missing and possibly endangered juvenile near the area of Beach Boulevard and Peach Drive. The young woman left her residence in… pic.twitter.com/tnodBG6uIa
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