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Laredo police search for missing 16-year-old girl
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk Emma Galle , as published by KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News
· August 22, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points She was last seen near a school on August 21. A 16-year-old girl is missing and authorities are seeking help to find her.
A 16-year-old girl is missing and authorities are seeking help to find her. She was last seen near a school on August 21. The girl is described as being around 5 feet 3 inches tall, with brown eyes and distinctive black hair.
Her clothing at the time included a black blouse and blue jeans. Anyone with information about her whereabouts can contact the police or crime stoppers. Phone numbers are available for those who want to report tips.
Further details about the missing girl and the investigation are available from the source.
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Category: safety Published: August 22, 2026 Source: KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A 16-year-old girl is missing and authorities are seeking help to find her. She was last seen near a school on August 21. The girl is described as being around 5 feet 3 inches tall, with brown eyes…
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