UPDATE - May 17, 2018 - Police report that Erika Mendoza-Alvarado has been located.
Below is the original report.
Hempstead, NY - May 16, 2018 - The Missing Persons Squad is investigating a Missing Juvenile that occurred on Monday, May 14, 2018 at 9:00 pm in Hempstead.
According to detectives, Erika Mendoza-Alvarado, 13, was last seen leaving her Hempstead residence. Erika is described as a female hispanic, 5’3” tall, approximately 130 lbs. with brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a green and black sweater, black leggings and white sneakers.
Detectives request anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of the above Missing Juvenile to contact the Missing Persons Squad at 516-573-7347 or call 911. All callers will remain anonymous.