Kansas City police find 12-year-old girl who had been reported missing

Update: Wednesday afternoon police said Zahkia Hinkle was found and is safe.

Kansas City police are searching for a missing 12-year-old girl last seen Tuesday.

Zakhia Hinkle was last seen in the area of East 36th Street and South Benton Avenue, wearing a light gray hoodie and sweat pants with her hair in a bun.

She is 5 feet and 8 inches tall and weighs around 115 pounds.

Anyone who sees Zakhia or knows of her whereabouts should call 911 or the missing persons unit at 816-234-5043.