Hempstead girl, 13, who went missing is found, police say

A Hempstead girl who went missing over the weekend has been found, police said Monday.

Amneris Andino, 13, was last seen Saturday afternoon walking away from her home at 5 p.m., according to Nassau County police.

Authorities issued a Silver Alert, the practice for when a person of any age is missing and believed to be at risk.

In a news release Monday morning police said Amneris had been found. They did not provide details.

By Candice Ferrette

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Candice Ferrette covers Nassau County government and politics on Long Island. She has been a reporter at Newsday since 2011.