Missing Long Island 15-Year-Old Found
Update:
A Long Island girl who went missing has been located.
Shira Ashvil, age 15, had last been seen leaving her residence in Woodmere at around 1 a.m. Sunday, June 6, Nassau County Police said.
On Thursday afternoon, June 10, police announced she has been located. No further information was released.
Original report:
A Long Island girl has gone missing and authorities are asking the public's help in locating her.
Shira Ashvil, age 15, was last seen leaving her residence in Woodmere at around 1 a.m. Sunday, June 6, Nassau County Police said.
She is described as being 5-foot-7, 117 po…
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