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Missing Girl Sought In Fredericksburg: Police

The Fredericksburg Police Department is asking for the public's help locating a girl who was reported missing on Thursday afternoon.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA — A girl from the City of Fredericksburg was reported missing on Thursday, Dec. 16. Now, the Fredericksburg Police Department is asking for the public's help finding her.

Akira Riley was last seen on Thursday around 5:45 p.m. in the Mayfield area, authorities said. At that time, she was wearing red hoodie with rainbow-colored pants. Authorities said she may be wearing yellow Crocs or brown Ugg boots.

Photo courtesy of the Fredericksburg Police Department.

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Anyone with more information about Riley's whereabouts can contact the police at 540-373-3122. To make an anonymous tip, send a text to “847-411” and text “FPDtip” followed by your tip.


The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children offers several resources for families of missing children. Their hotline can be reached at 1-800-843-5678.

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