AMBER Alert issued for missing 10-year-old Miami girl

MIAMI (WSVN) - The search for a missing 10-year-old girl has been upgraded to an Amber Alert.

The search is on for Randi Canion. Randi was reported missing after she was last seen Saturday night at around 11 p.m. near North Bayshore Drive and 78th Street.

Police said Randi may be in the company of an unidentified male.

Detectives believe the pair may be traveling in a white van.

“We have some information that she might be with a white male inside a white van. This is all the information we have on this at this time on the possible person that’s with her and the possible vehicle that she might be in,” Miami Police Officer Michael Vega. “We just need the public’s help in finding this young girl who may be in danger.”

He also sent a message for Randi to return safely.

“Whether it’s to her or the person that is with her or might be with her, please bring her back home safely or just go to your local fire department, local police department and drop her off. If she is with someone, we want her back home safely,” he said.

Police reported that Randi has run away from home a few times in the past, but now with the limited information they do have, they’re concerned she may be in danger.

“In none of the other times she ran away it has gone one for this long. They’ve always had some sort of communication with her, and this is still an ongoing investigation,” Vega said.

A relative in the neighborhood said Randi is a sweet girl and very positive.

A neighbor said the last time she saw Randi was Thursday, and that she sees her and her family in the neighborhood and at the dog park all the time.

“I’m really shaking because I see them all the time walking their dogs, and I see it’s upsetting because grandma takes care of them, and grandma’s amazing,” said Maria Govea.

Govea said that when she last saw Randi five days prior, nothing seemed off to her.

“She looked fine. They looked fine. She’s only 10 years old,” she said.

Govea made a plea for Randi to come home and to call her family.

“Little girl, if you’re out there, please call your mom, call your sisters, call your grandma because I know she’s looking for you,” she said.

Detectives need everyone to be on the lookout for the 10-year-old girl. Neighbors hope her family hears good news about her soon.

“Please pray for this family and this little girl, that she comes home safe and everything will be OK,” Govea said.

Randi stands 5 feet, 3 inches tall, weighs around 140 pounds, and has black hair and brown eyes. Her hair was last styled in box braids.

Officials urge anyone with information on Randi’s whereabouts to call the Miami Police Department at 305-603-6300 or 911.

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