Update:
Missing 9-year-old Azyria Jones has been found safe and is currently with her parents and detectives.
Last night Jones met another girl her age and spent the night with the new friend. As our officers were doing door to door searches this morning, they found Azyria at that home in area.
We appreciate all of your help in distributing the information so quickly.
(News release from the Lubbock Police Department)
Original Story:
Lubbock Police issued a statement Saturday morning concerning a missing girl.
The statement said:
Lubbock Police Officers and investigators are actively searching for 9-year-old Azyria Jones who was reported missing by family members last night.
Jones was last seen around 7p.m. Friday evening riding her white bicycle with pink rims in the 1800 block of East 1st Street. Her parents contacted the Lubbock Police Department when Jones failed to return home.
Jones is a black female with black hair and brown eyes, standing about 4’10” and weighing approximately 90 pounds. She was last seen wearing a blue tank top, blue pants and black flip flops.
Officers continue to canvas the area, searching parks and schools. They are also visiting friends and family member’s homes where Jones may have gone.
If you have any information on missing 9-year-old Azyria Jones, please call the Lubbock Police Department immediately.
Anyone who knows where to find Azyria can call 9-1-1, or the number for Crime Line is 806-741-1000. The LPD front desk is 806-775-2816.
