Search underway for missing 12-year-old girl in d. C.

Search Underway for Missing 12-Year-Old Girl in D.C.

WASHINGTON, DC – The D.C. Metro Police Department urgently seeks assistance locating 12-year-old Lisseth Nicole Vallenilla, last seen in Northeast DC. Valentina was last seen at the 1600 block of New York Ave. at 1:55 PM yesterday.

Police describe Lisseth as a Hispanic female. She stands about 5 feet 3 inches tall, weighs around 125 pounds, and has long black hair and green eyes. At the time of her disappearance, she was wearing blue jeans, a black shirt, and white shoes.

Search underway for missing 12-year-old girl in d. C.
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The police are asking anyone with information on Lisseth Nicole Vallenilla’s whereabouts to call 202-727-9099 or text tips to 50411.

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