SOUTH SALT LAKE, Utah — Authorities are searching for a 12-year-old girl who went missing from her home on Saturday afternoon. Divona Manuel, who is considered endangered, was last seen around 3 p.m. when she left her residence in South Salt Lake with an unknown classmate, according to the South Salt Lake Police Department.
Divona is described as wearing a navy blue Gap hoodie, blue pajama pants with polka dots, and black Adidas slides at the time of her disappearance. She was also carrying a black backpack and/or purse.
The police department is urging anyone with information about her whereabouts to come forward. Investigators are asking the public to contact them at 801-840-4000 with any tips or details that may help in locating the missing girl.
Family and friends are anxiously awaiting updates as the search continues. Authorities are working diligently to ensure Divona’s safe return.
This case remains under investigation, and further details will be released as they become available.