Missing 21-year-old woman has been found, mother says

Starr D. Smith, 21, has mental capacity of 12-year-old, police say

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. ā€“ A 21-year-old woman who was reported missing early Sunday has been found, her mother confirmed.

According to Fort Lauderdale police, Starr D. Smith was last seen around 1:30 a.m. at her home in the 2800 block of Northwest 13th Court.

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Police said Smith suffers from diminished mental capacity and walked away from her home without notifying relatives. She has the mental capacity of a 12-year-old, authorities said.

It's unclear where Smith was located, but she is reportedly now safe with her family.Ā 


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