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Community Alert: 13-Year-Old Maria Garcia Missing in Hempstead, Police Seek Information

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By Published: December 19 2023

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Missing Maria Garcia, 13, was last seen in Hempstead.

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The Missing Person Squad reports the details of a Missing Juvenile that occurred on Monday, December 18, 2023 at 4:07 pm in Hempstead and was reported shortly after.
 
According to Detectives, Missing Maria Garcia, 13, was last seen in Hempstead. She is described as a female Hispanic, 5’2”, 96 lbs., with brown eyes and reddish-brown hair. She was last seen wearing a black jacket, black and white pants and wears glasses. Her destination is unknown.
 
Detectives request anyone with information regarding the above Missing Juvenile to contact the Nassau County Police Departments Missing Persons Squad at 516-573-7347 or call 911.
 
All callers will remain anonymous.