17-year-old girl located after going missing out of Flagler County, sheriff’s office says Ava Tuft, 17, had last been seen Friday morning
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FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – UPDATE: Ava Tuft, 17, has reportedly been located out-of-state and is no longer missing, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.
ORIGINAL STORY: Deputies in Flagler County are asking for the public’s help searching for a missing 17-year-old girl last seen on Friday morning.
Deputies said Ava Tuft was last seen around 8:15 a.m. in a black 2008 Audi A4.
According to the sheriff’s office, the vehicle was last seen on a license plate reader to be on State Road 16 in St. Johns County Friday evening.
Tuft is described as standing 5 feet, 5 inches tall and weighing 120 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.
If you see Tuft or know her location, please contact the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office at 386-313-4911.
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