A four-year-old girl is out there somewhere in the dark right now. She is wearing her pink Minnie Mouse pajamas and pink braids. She also has on her little Crocs. She went missing near Hillsboro Street and Ridgecrest Road.
The toughest part of this story is that she might not be able to call for help. The sheriff’s office says she is likely non-verbal and autistic. If someone finds her, she might not be able to tell them her name. She cannot explain how she got lost or where she lives.
It has been a little while since anyone last saw her. The local sheriff’s office put out a big alert to the public about forty minutes ago. They want everyone in the neighborhood to keep their eyes wide open. Every single minute counts when a toddler is out alone.
Right now, details are very thin. The police have only released one picture of the sweet girl. They do not have any other information to share with the public yet. This is a fast-moving situation, and everyone is praying for a quick rescue.
People living around Hillsboro Street are checking their yards. Neighbors are looking under porches and inside parked cars. A little girl wandering alone in the dark is everyone’s worst nightmare. The whole community is feeling the weight of this scare.
If you see a little girl matching this description, do not wait. Do not try to have a long conversation with her since she may not talk back. Just keep her safe and warm right where you are. The best thing you can do is immediately dial 911.
Let’s hope someone spots those pink braids very soon. The authorities are doing everything they can to bring her back home. We all want this little one tucked safely back into her own bed tonight. Keep sharing her picture and stay alert.
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