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Florida deputies search for missing, endangered 15-year-old girl

By FOX 35 News Staff

Updated June 22, 2021 11:58am EDT

Florida deputies search for missing, endangered teenage girl

She reportedly has health issues and is without her medication, which has deputies concerned for her safety.

OCALA, Fla. - The Marion County Sheriff's Office says that 15-year-old Vanessa Velella is missing and endangered.

They said that Vanessa was last seen on June 21 at a home on Pecan Run Harbor in the Shores.

She was said to be wearing a black and white checkered top, black leggings with shorts, and black combat boots. She is described to be 5'06", 130 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair.

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She also reportedly has health issues and is without her medication, which has deputies concerned.

If you have any information on where Vanessa may be, please call 911.

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