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LADY LAKE, Fla. - Authorities are searching for a 12-year-old girl believed to be armed in Sumter County, the sheriff’s office said.
The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office reported a heavy law enforcement presence Thursday in the area of Curve Court and Precedent Parkway in Lady Lake as deputies searched for the child.
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The girl is described as white, about 4 feet 11 inches tall and weighing approximately 111 pounds, with medium-length red hair. She was last seen wearing a gray shirt, jeans and black-and-white Crocs, authorities said.
Officials warned the public not to approach the child, who is considered armed.
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Anyone who sees a person matching the description is urged to call 911 or the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office at 352-793-2621.
The Source: This story was written based on information shared by the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office.