Amber Alert issued for Waxahachie 12-year-old

Waxahachie police update information on missing 12-year-old Tanya Jackson 02:23

WAXAHACHIE – An Amber Alert has been issued for 12-year-old Tanya Jackson out of Waxahachie.

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She’s been missing since Thursday night. Waxahacie police tell us they are “deeply troubled regarding the safety and well-being” of her and they’re asking for the public’s help to find her.

Tanya is described as 5’7″ with black hair and brown eyes. Police say she was last seen on Brenna Road in Waxahachie. Brenna Road is just west of Hwy 287 and near Oliver Clift Elementary School.

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Texas Department of Public Safety

In a statement Waxahachie police said: “After investigating leads from cell phone calls, messages, and social media accounts from across the country and throughout the night, we have exhausted all possible leads. Our investigation has led us to believe that Tanya’s well-being is at serious risk…”

Members of the Homeland Security Investigations North Texas Trafficking Task Force are also working to find Tanya.

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