12-year-old runaway safe, says Hays County SO
Officials say Meleah Verastegui Hernandez was last seen on Wednesday, August 16. (Hays County Crime Stoppers)
HAYS COUNTY, Texas - The Hays County Sheriff’s Office says a 12-year-old runaway has returned home and is safe.
Investigators say Meleah Verastegui Hernandez left her home in Kyle on Wednesday, August 16 and hadn't been seen since.
HCSO shared on Wednesday, Aug. 23 that Meleah had returned home, a week after she was last seen.
Meleah Verastegui Hernandez may be with her boyfriend Jason in the Austin area, investigators say. (Hays County Crime Stoppers)
Hays County authorities said Hernandez was believed to be with her boyfriend Jason in the Austin area.
If you have any information regarding this incident, Meleah Verastegui Hernandez, or her whereabouts, please contact Hays County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-324-TIPS (8477), online at http://callcrimestoppers.com/, or by using the P3 Tips app on your smartphone.