Kansas City police find 12-year-old girl who had been reported missing
Update: Wednesday afternoon police said Zahkia Hinkle was found and is safe.
Kansas City police are searching for a missing 12-year-old girl last seen Tuesday.
Zakhia Hinkle was last seen in the area of East 36th Street and South Benton Avenue, wearing a light gray hoodie and sweat pants with her hair in a bun.
She is 5 feet and 8 inches tall and weighs around 115 pounds.
Anyone who sees Zakhia or knows of her whereabouts should call 911 or the missing persons unit at 816-234-5043.
This story was originally published December 27, 2023 at 6:47 AM.
Andrea Klick
The Kansas City Star