AUSTIN, Texas (KXAN) – Austin ISD Police says a missing 12-year-old girl last seen leaving a middle school in Southwest Austin has been found safe and appears to be ok.
Austin Independent School District Chief Ashley Gonzalez tweeted that the girl was found Saturday night around 8:40 p.m.
*AMBER ALERT UPDATE*
— Chief Ashley A. Gonzalez (@chiefagonzalez) January 19, 2020
Avery Reynolds has been located and appears to be okay. Shout out to Travis County Precinct 5, and other Law Enforcement for their relentless efforts and assistance, and concerned citizens who called in w/ info #located #recovered #safeandsound #ATXnews #ATX
An Amber Alert was issued Saturday afternoon for Avery Claire Reynolds.
The Amber Alert has since been discontinued.
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AUSTIN, Texas (KXAN) – An Amber Alert has been issued for a 12-year-old girl last seen leaving a middle school in Southwest Austin.
The Austin Police Department is searching for Avery Claire Reynolds.
Austin Independent School District Police asked for the public’s help finding Reynolds on Jan. 15.
An AISD spokesperson said Saturday the alert was issued because throughout the course of the investigation, they found out Reynolds could be in danger.
She is described as wearing red-framed glasses, a grey hoodie with “small” in black letters, black leggings and aqua Nike shoes.
Officials say she was last seen leaving Small Middle School and is believed to be with her mother, Kassia Vaughan, who is in violation of a court order.

(Photo from KXAN.com)
She is driving a black 2005 Mazda Tribute S with TX license plate DTM3557. The car also has front end damage and a Texas Tech University emblem on the rear left next to the license plate.
If anyone has any information, they are asked to call the Austin Police Department at 512-414-1703
(Information from KXAN.com)