Update
According to a Facebook post, Roberta Manzanales has been found safe.
Original Story
New Mexico authorities are searching for a 9-year-old Texico girl who reportedly vanished while walking home last Wednesday.
Roberta Manzanales was last seen around 3:45 p.m. on May 15 as she walked away from Texico Elementary School. She never made it home. According to the New Mexico State Police, Roberta has a rare condition that causes both dark and light spots on her skin.
Roberta stands 4-feet-6-inches tall and weighs around 70 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes, and was last seen wearing a grey/purple hoodie, blue/pink shoes, and black pants rolled up at the bottom. She was carrying a backpack with star designs on it.
#Missing Endangered Juvenile Advisory for Texico Police Deparment-Roberta Manzanales #Texico Police Department #Texico, NM #PressReleaseNMSP https://t.co/0jWxZptTrR pic.twitter.com/YrjyvAPdGd
— NMSP (@NMStatePolice) May 16, 2019
Police said the little girl is believed to be in danger.
Anyone with any information is urged to contact the Texico Police Department at (575) 769-1921 or dial 911.
[Feature Photo: Roberta Manzanales]