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CANCELLED - Missing Juvenile Alert: Daisy Mendoza Missing Since May 20, 2016

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By Published: May 21 2016

LongIsland.com

The Missing Persons Squad reports a Missing Juvenile which occurred Friday, May 20, 2016 at 12:30 p.m. in Westbury.

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Daisy Mendoza, 14, of Westbury, has been reported missing since May 20, 2016. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to call 1-800-244-TIPS, 516-573-7347, or call 911.

Update - June 14, 2016 - Missing Persons Squad detectives report that the above Missing Juvenile has returned home and is in good condition.

The original alert is below.

Westbury, NY - May 20, 2016 - The Missing Persons Squad reports a Missing Juvenile which occurred Friday, May 20, 2016 at 12:30 p.m. in Westbury.

According to detectives, Daisy Mendoza, 14, was last seen at Bunkyreid Park on Railroad Avenue and Urban Avenue. She is described as Hispanic, 5’0” tall, 125 lbs., brown hair, wearing dark pants and white sweater.

Detectives request anyone with information regarding this juvenile to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS or the Missing Person Squad at 516-573-7347. All callers will remain anonymous.