Update: West Valley City report missing, at-risk child was found

May 26, 2022, 11:59 AM | Updated: May 27, 2022, 8:56 am

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A West Valley police car is parked in West Valley City on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020. West Valley City police say three juveniles are in custody following a shooting at Valley Fair Mall on Monday, May 8, 2023. A man, roughly 30 years old, suffered a non-life-threatening injury. (Kristin Murphy/Deseret News)

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BY SIMONE SEIKALY

Digital Content Producer

UPDATE: West Valley City Police said Isabela was located on May 26, and is safe.

Our previous coverage:

WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah — Twelve-year-old Isabela Melgoza is missing according to West Valley City police.

Melgoza reportedly has dyed blue/green hair and brown eyes. She stands about five feet tall, and has a thin build.

Police said she was last seen wearing a purple halter and blue jeans and may be carrying a purple galaxy print backpack.

Melgoza reportedly frequents the Valley Fair Mall. If you have information, please contact West Valley Police at 801-840-4000 about case number WV22-42363.

MISSING AT RISK: 12yo Isabela Melgoza. She has dyed blue/ green hair, brown eyes, is about 5’0″ w/ a thin build. Last seen wearing a purple halter, blue jeans & may be carrying a purple galaxy print backpack. Frequents Valley Fair Mall.
Info? call 801-840-4000.
Case WV22-42363. pic.twitter.com/YJPl2ce6ew

— WVC Police (@WVCPD) May 26, 2022

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