Broward deputies need help finding 13-year-old girl

Stella Mitchell According to Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies with the missing persons unit, Stella Mitchell is 5 feet 4 inches tall.

BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. — Detectives asked the public for help with finding a 13-year-old girl who vanished more than 13 hours ago in Broward County.

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According to Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies with the missing persons unit, Stella Mitchell is 5 feet 4 inches tall.

Stella, who weighs less than 125 pounds, was last seen carrying a black backpack at about 3 a.m. on Friday, near the 900 block of Northeast Third Street, according to BSO deputies.

Deputies asked anyone with information about Stella’s whereabouts to call Detective Chris Blankenship at 954-321-4268 or 954-764-4357.

Local 10 News Assignment Editor Mariana Ortiz contributed to this report.

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