Lost
Lost 10-year-old girl Emily Joens last seen near the park and lake in Chautauqua, New York.
Park near Chautauqua Lake
Lost
listing
Posted
10 months
ago
Description
We're looking for my niece, Emily Joens, who went missing yesterday afternoon around the park near Chautauqua. She's 10 years old, 4'8" with brown hair and blue eyes. She was last seen wearing a pink t-shirt with a unicorn on it and denim shorts. We believe she may have wandered off towards the lake but have not been able to find her. Please contact me if you have any information regarding her whereabouts.
Approximate last-seen location
Park near Chautauqua Lake
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