Missing Meridian teen located

MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - UPDATE: The Meridian Police Department says Ariana Carr was located Thursday afternoon.

The Meridian Police Department and Ariana’s family thanks the community for its assistance.

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The Meridian Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in locating a missing teenager. Ariana Carr was last seen in the wooded area located by the Lauderdale County Juvenile Center.

Ariana is 13 years old. She was last seen wearing a black hoodie, dark-colored jeans and a pair of light blue Nike high top sneakers. She is 5′1 and about 123 pounds, with mid-back length box braids.

If you have any information, please contact the Meridian Police Department at 601-485-1893 or Crime Stoppers at 1-855-485-8477.