8-year-old girl reported missing out of Salt Lake City

Update 11/1, 10:55 a.m.: Amani has been found and reunited with her family, according to Salt Lake City Police.

No further information is available at this time.

Update 11/1, 10 a.m.: Police believe Amani was last seen near 1375 South Concord Street wearing a lady bug costume.

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4)

— An 8-year-old girl has been reported missing out of Salt Lake City, according to Salt Lake City Police.

Mauwa Meshack Amani, 8, was reportedly last seen around 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, in the area of 1630 West 1700 South. She is believed to be wearing a red and black shirt, black pants, and a witch hat, police said.

If have any information regarding Amani’s whereabouts, please call 911 immediately.

What should you do if someone goes missing?

The first thing to do is call local law enforcement and report the case. Utah officials say there is no required waiting period to report a missing person. In an emergency, call 911.

When working with local law enforcement, it is recommended one shares as much information as possible about the missing person, including but not limited to:

• Full name or nicknames.
• Recent photos.
• Date of birth and age at the time they disappeared.
• Gender/sex.
• Detailed physical description (including unique scars or tattoos).
• Date of disappearance.
• Medical conditions.
• Last known location.
• Social media accounts.

Utah officials also suggest taking notes on interactions with law enforcement to keep track of details such as officer names, dates and times of interactions, the case number, and what the officers say.