The Port St. Lucie Police Department said 15-year-old Krista Niell was last seen around 12:40 a.m. early Tuesday morning leaving her residence on SE Aneci St. (PSLPD)
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — UPDATE: Police say Krista was located safely.
Police are asking for help locating a missing teen with autism in Port St. Lucie on Tuesday.
The Port St. Lucie Police Department said 15-year-old Krista Niell was last seen around 12:40 a.m. early Tuesday morning leaving her residence on SE Aneci St.
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Krista reportedly left on foot with a skateboard in hand and was wearing a hoodie, blue jeans, and a draw string backpack with her name on it.
Anyone with information about Krista's location is asked to call 9-1-1.