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Teen girl who went missing near LAX while on vacation with family is found

The girl was on vacation in Los Angeles when she disappeared around 2 p.m. Tuesday near LAX.

A 13-year-old girl was reported missing near LAX Jan. 2, 2024.
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Authorities were asking for help to find a missing 13-year-old girl who was last seen near Los Angeles International Airport.

The Los Angeles Police Department has confirmed that the teen Valentina Morales Magana has been found safe and reunited with her family.

Details on where the teen was found are still not known.

Magana was on vacation with her family from Mexico when she disappeared around 2 p.m. Tuesday near 98th Street and Airport Boulevard, police said. Police said she was reported missing after an argument with her mother.

"Valentina became involved in a verbal dispute and left the area after her mother noticed her putting on makeup," an LAPD statement said. "Valentina and her parents are on vacation in Los Angeles from Mexico. Valentina does not have a phone and no relatives in the area. Valentina's parents have not seen or heard from her and are concerned for her safety."

Valentina is described as 5 feet, 3 inches tall, about 145 pounds with brown hair and eyes. She was wearing a white T-shirt and black pants.

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Anyone with information was asked to call Detective Bruce O'Brian at 310-482-6366, or 877-LAPD-247, Tipsters may also call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS.

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