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A missing 10-year-old girl from Upstate New York has been found after a search that spanned several days and involved multiple police agencies.
Rensselaer County resident Elizabeth Rosa had last been seen at around 11:40 p.m. Tuesday, Aug.1, in Troy, getting into an unknown car on 7th Avenue in the North Lansingburgh neighborhood.
Detectives said the girl was likely traveling to stay with family in New York City or on Long Island.
Late Thursday night, Aug. 3, Troy Police announced that Rosa had been found in New York City and was safe.
"Troy PD Detectives will remain with Elizabeth while she is medically evaluated as a precautionary measure then we will reunite her with her family that reported her missing," Troy Police Assistant Chief Steven Barker said.
No other information was made public.
Earlier Report:
On Thursday, Aug. 3, Troy Police said Rosa is believed to be with her non-custodial mother, Kristin Lagace, in New York City or on Long Island.
The Troy Police Department is coordinating with the NYPD and the New York State Police to locate the child.
Rosa is 5-feet-2-inches tall and weighs 100 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a gray sweatshirt.
Lagace, age 35, is described as 5-feet-8-inches tall and 190 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.
Anyone with information in the case is asked to contact the Troy Police Department at 518-270-4421 or call 911.
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Original story.
Police are asking for help in locating a missing 10-year-old girl from New York.
Rensselaer County resident Elizabeth Rosa was last seen at around 11:40 p.m. Tuesday, Aug.1, in Troy, getting into an unknown car on 7th Avenue in the North Lansingburgh neighborhood.
She may be headed to see family in New York City or Long Island and is believed to be endangered, according to Troy Police.
Investigators did not have additional information on the vehicle involved.
Rosa is 5-feet-2-inches tall and weighs 100 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a gray sweatshirt.
Anyone with information in the case is asked to contact the Troy Police Department at 518-270-4421 or call 911.
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