Corpus Christi police say they are searching for a missing 18-year-old woman
Family members say they last spoke with Amy Huerta, 18, about two weeks ago, when they reported her missing, according to Corpus Christi Police Department officer Madeline Vaughn.
Huerta is 5 feet, 11 inches tall and weighs about 110 pounds. She has a name tattooed on her top left arm.
Anyone who sees her or who knows where she is should call 911 or call the police department non-emergency number at 361-886-2600.
This is a developing story. More information will be reported when it is available.
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