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New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing teen girl

Amaya Lopez was last seen Tuesday, but authorities have little other information.

Amaya Lopez, 16, was last seen on Tuesday. (Port City Daily photo | Courtesy New Hanover County Sheriff's Office)
Amaya Lopez, 16, was last seen on Tuesday. (Port City Daily photo | Courtesy New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office)

NEW HANOVER COUNTY—The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in finding a missing teen.

Amaya Lopez, 16, was last seen on Tuesday, June 12, at 134 Candewood Drive, off of Murrayville Road. It is not known what Amaya was wearing.

Amaya Lopez is approximately 5 feet, 3 inches tall and weighs about 130 pounds. She has dark brown shoulder length hair. According to the Sheriff’s Office she is Asian and Hispanic.

Amaya Lopez attended Laney High School, which is out of session for the summer.

Anyone with information about her whereabouts is asked to contact the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office at 910-798-4200.

On the map: Last known location of Amaya Lopez

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