Update published Thursday, July 16 @ 5 p.m.:
The Gwinnett County Police Department confirmed Thursday afternoon that Samantha Mendoza Castellano, age 11 of Duluth, was found safe.
Original story published Wednesday, July 15 @ 5:30 p.m.:
A missing girl is being reported out of Duluth.
The Gwinnett County Police Department (GCPD) is requesting the public’s help in finding missing 11-year-old Samantha Mendoza Castellano.
She was reported missing by family at around 10 a.m. on Tuesday. Castellano was last seen leaving her home between 3 a.m. and 4 a.m. Tuesday.
Detectives are seeking tips on her whereabouts. Anyone with information should contact GCPD at (770) 513-5300 or Crime Stoppers of Greater Atlanta at (404) 577-8477.