Crime & Safety

Girl Missing From Hybla Valley Since July Found

12-year-old Emily Velasquez was believed to be in the Hybla Valley and Lorton areas.

Sept. 26 update: Emily has been found and is safe.

Fairfax County Police are searching for a missing 12-year-old girl in the Hybla Valley area.

Emily Velasquez was last seen around 1 a.m. Friday, July 27 in the 2800 block of Arlington Drive, but police say she may have been in the 9800 block of Furnace Road in Lorton Friday afternoon. Police believe the girl may have voluntarily ran away from home.

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Velasquez is described as 5 foot, about 100 pounds and with brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing pajamas and might have an ankle bracelet.

Anyone with information should call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131.

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