In a twist of events that elicited both anxiety and relief, a missing Jacksonville girl, 12-year-old Fernanda Arias, who sparked a frantic search has been found safe.
According to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, this missing Jacksonville girl was at the center of an urgent statewide AMBER Alert.
Fernanda Arias: The Missing Jacksonville Girl
Fernanda was last spotted in the vicinity of Peach Drive’s 2300 block in Jacksonville, her image imprinted in the minds of concerned community members.
This missing Jacksonville girl was described as a petite figure, standing at 4 feet, 11 inches, and tipping the scales around 100 pounds.
With her brown hair and matching eyes, she formed a familiar picture in the rapidly shared AMBER Alert bulletins.
The Unknown Companion: Jorge Reyes
Information was scarce about the individual believed to be accompanying Fernanda. Authorities only had a name: Jorge Reyes.
His physical description remained as elusive as his intentions, with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) detailing his identity as an unknown quantity.
