ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. – UPDATE: A missing 13-year-old girl who has autism has been found safe, Altamonte Springs police said early Thursday.
“She has been recovered in good health,” police said in a statement, but details about her recovery have not been released.
INITIAL STORY:
Rachael Scott was last seen around 5:15 p.m. Tuesday near Wymore Road.
Police said her family is concerned for her well-being, and she is not familiar with the area.
Scott was described as a Hispanic girl, about 5 feet, 2 inches tall and 137 pounds. She has black, curly hair and brown eyes.
She was last seen carrying a pink backpack with a strawberry design.
Police said on Wednesday that Scott was possibly wearing all black clothing.
Anyone with information about her whereabouts is asked to call police, 911 or Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS.
Please share this post! A Florida MISSING CHILD Alert has been issued for 13yo Rachael Scott, last seen in the area of the 230th block of Wymore Road in Altamonte Springs, Florida. Rachael's hair may be slicked back, and she may be carrying a pink backpack with strawberries on… pic.twitter.com/1Rl4vctujs
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