Florida Amber Alert update: Jacksonville police say missing 12-year-old girl found safe

Scott Butler, Florida Times-Union
Updated ·2 min read
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A Florida Amber Alert has been issued for 12-year-old Fernanda Arias, last seen about 3 a.m. Monday near Beach Boulevard and Peach Drive in Jacksonville. The alert was later canceled when the girl was found safe, police said.
A Florida Amber Alert has been issued for 12-year-old Fernanda Arias, last seen about 3 a.m. Monday near Beach Boulevard and Peach Drive in Jacksonville. The alert was later canceled when the girl was found safe, police said.

UPDATE: The Sheriff's Office issued the following update at 11:35 a.m.

"The victim has been located and this continues to be an active investigation. Thank you to all who assisted in disseminating this information."

ORIGINAL STORY:

A 12-year-old Jacksonville girl is the focus of a Florida Amber Alert advising "Kidnapped Child."

The Sheriff's Office said officers responded just before 3 a.m. to the report of a missing and possibly endangered juvenile near the area of Beach Boulevard and the 2300 block of Peach Drive between Southside Boulevard and St. Johns Bluff Road. Fernanda Arias left her residence in a dark-colored vehicle described as a two-door Honda with a large rear spoiler possibly being driven by a Hispanic male.

Search efforts have been unsuccessful at this time. Due to the age of the girl and the circumstances involved, authorities are seeking information on her whereabouts to ascertain her safety.

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The Sheriff's Office issued the alert about 8 a.m., and by 9:40 a.m. the state upgraded it to an Amber Alert and said Fernanda may be with Jorge Reyes. His age and description have not been released yet. If they are seen, authorities advise do not approach; contact law enforcement immediately at #FLAMBER or the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office at (904) 630-0500 or 911.

What does Fernanda Arias look like?

Age: 12 year oldHeight/Weight: 4’11,” 100 poundsEyes/Hair: Brown/dark hair- medium lengthClothing: Dark pants/white shirt

Where is Duval County?

Duval County, the home of Jacksonville, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, Jacksonville Beach and Baldwin, is located in Northeast Florida. The county is also part of Florida’s First Coast.

The county’s population totals 1,016,536, according to U.S. Census estimates released a year ago.

This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Amber alert canceled in Duval County after 12-year-old girl found