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Newport News Police safely locate previously missing endangered 14-year-old girl

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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - Newport News Police Department was asking for help locating a missing endangered juvenile, but as of 7:30 a.m. she has been found safe.

Police said Amayah Smith, a 5' 4" 14-year-old black female weighing approximately 250 pounds, was last seen approximately 3:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 12, 2022, leaving the 400 block of Crossings Court.

Amayah has long braided black hair with red tips. She was last wearing a black Nike sweatshirt.

She was believed to be endangered because of a medical condition.