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CANCELLED - Nassau County Missing Persons Squad Seeking 13 Year-Old from Hempstead

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By Published: April 08 2019

LongIsland.com

Kyra Petty was last seen leaving her home on Sunday, April 7.

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Kyra Petty, 13.

Photo by: Nassau County Police Department

UPDATE - NCPD reports that Kyra Petty has been located.
 
Below is the original report.
 
Hempstead, NY - The Missing Persons Squad is investigating a Missing Juvenile that occurred on Sunday, April 7, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. in Hempstead and was reported to police on Monday, April 08, 2019 at 3:00 a.m.
 
According to detectives, Kyra Petty, 13, was last seen leaving her home on Terrace Avenue. She is described as a female black, 5’4” tall, 130 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a light blue sweatshirt and blue jeans. Her possible destination is unknown.
 
Detectives request anyone with information regarding the above missing juvenile to contact the Missing Persons Squad at 516-573-7347 or call 911. All callers will remain anonymous.