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Virginia Beach child abducted on Friday, believed to be in extreme danger

Crystal Graham
Juan Sebastian Mejia Acevedo
Juan Sebastian Mejia Acevedo

A Virginia Beach child has been abducted and is believed to be in extreme danger, according to police.

Juan Sebastian Mejia Acevedo, 12, is described as an Hispanic male, black hair, brown eyes, 5 foot 8 inches tall and weighing 105 pounds. He has no scars, marks or tattoos.

The abducted child was last seen wearing blue pants, a red hoodie and black shoes.

Acevedo was last seen in the 200 block of Mica Avenue in Virginia Beach.

The child is believed to have been abducted by an unknown person.

Virginia State Police and the Virginia Missing Children Clearinghouse issued an AMBER Alert on behalf of the Virginia Beach City Police Department for an abduction that occurred on Friday at 9 a.m.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Virginia Beach City Police Department at 757-385-5000.

Juan Sebastian Mejia Acevedo

 
 




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A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]. Support AFP by signing up for our newsletter and/or powering our work with a one-time or monthly contribution.

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