Altamonte police locate missing teen girl with autism
Altamonte police search for missing teen girl with autism
The Altamonte Springs Police Department (ASPD) is asking for the public's help in locating a 13-year-old girl with autism who went missing on Tuesday. Police say Rachael Scott was last seen around 5:15 p.m. in the area of Wymore Road in Seminole County. Anyone with information on Rachael's location is asked to call the ASPD at (407) 339-2441 or to dial 911.
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. - April 17 update: Rachael Scott, a 13-year-old girl with autism who was reported missing in Altamonte Springs, has been found safe in Orlando and is in "good health," according to police.
Authorities have not disclosed any additional details about her location when she was found.
Original story below:
The Altamonte Springs Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a 13-year-old girl with autism who went missing on Tuesday.
Where is Rachael Scott?
What we know:
Police say Rachael Scott was last seen around 5:15 p.m. on April 15 in the area of Wymore Road in Seminole County.
Officials say Rachael's family are concerned about her well-being, as she is unfamiliar with the area.
Police say 13-year-old Rachael Scott was last seen around 5:15 p.m. in the area of Wymore Road in Seminole County. (Credit: Altamonte Springs Police Department)
Rachael is described by investigators as a Hispanic female with black curly hair and brown eyes. Police say she is about 5 feet and 2 inches tall and weighs about 137 pounds.
Officials say Rachael was last seen carrying a pink backpack with a strawberry design.
Help find Rachael Scott
What you can do:
Anyone with information on Rachael's location is asked to call the ASPD at (407) 339-2441 or to dial 911.
Anonymous tips may also be called into Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS.
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The Source: This story was written based on information shared by the Altamonte Police Department in a Facebook post and in a press release on April 15, 2025.