Summary
An 11-year-old girl missing since 2020 from Duarte, California, has been found in North Carolina. She was enrolled in a local school under a different name and is now in protective custody. Authorities are investigating the circumstances of her disappearance.
Key Facts
- The girl was reported missing from Duarte, California, in July 2020 when she was five years old.
- She was found in Washington County, North Carolina, enrolled at a school under an alias.
- The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and local authorities in North Carolina worked together to find her.
- The girl is currently in protective custody as the investigation continues.
- No arrests or charges have been announced at this time.
- Authorities are working to determine if the girl still has family connections in the Duarte area.
- The case is considered rare and positive because it is unusual for such cases to have a recovery after several years.
