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Missing teen girl whom Miami police called ‘endangered’ has been found

SUNDAY AFTERNOON UPDATE: Sophia Arreola was found Sunday afternoon.

Earlier in the day, Miami police had asked for the public’s help finding the 14-year-old girl who went missing early Sunday and whom police said was “endangered.”

Miami police said via a 1:24 p.m. social media post that Sophia had been found.

Sophia Arreola
Sophia Arreola Miami Police Department

This story was originally published December 7, 2025 at 9:53 AM.

David J. Neal
Miami Herald
Since 1989, David J. Neal’s domain at the Miami Herald has expanded to include writing about Panthers (NHL and FIU), Dolphins, old school animation, food safety, fraud, naughty lawyers, bad doctors and all manner of breaking news. He drinks coladas whole. He does not work Indianapolis 500 Race Day.
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