Nassau County police are asking the public's help locating Joselyn...

Nassau County police are asking the public's help locating Joselyn Vasquez, 13, of Hempstead, who was reported missing from her home at 5 a.m. Thursday, June 16, 2016. Credit: NCPD

Police are searching for a 13-year-old Hempstead girl reported missing from her home Thursday at 5 a.m.

Nassau County police released a photo of Joselyn Vasquez, though could not provide any additional details.

Police are asking anyone with information about the teen to call the Missing Persons Squad at 516-573-7347 or 911.

All calls will remain confidential.

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