SANTEE, Calif. — UPDATE: On Wednesday, March 15, 16-year-old Veronica Moreno was found safe in the City of San Diego. She was reunited with her family.
No other information is being released at this time.
ORIGINAL STORY
San Diego Sheriff's asked the public for help locating a 16-year-old girl from the East County area Friday afternoon.
Veronica Moreno, 16, was last seen at her home in Santee on January 6, San Diego Sheriff's said in a press release.
Moreno reportedly ran away from her home after an argument with her parents.
Deputies described Veronica Moreno as 5’3″ tall, weighing around 115 pounds, with brown eyes and straight brown hair.
Moreno was last seen wearing a grey sweatshirt and grey sweatpants.
If you or someone you know has information that could help locate Moreno, authorities encourage you to reach out to the Sheriff's Department at (858) 565-5200 or call the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477.
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