16-04-2025
Altamonte police search for missing teen girl with autism: Can you help find her?
The Brief
The Altamonte Springs Police Department (ASPD) is asking for the public's help in locating a 13-year-old girl with autism who went missing on Tuesday.
Police say Rachael Scott was last seen around 5:15 p.m. in the area of Wymore Road in Seminole County.
Anyone with information on Rachael's location is asked to call the ASPD at (407) 339-2441 or to dial 911.
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. - The Altamonte Springs Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a 13-year-old girl with autism who went missing on Tuesday.
What we know
Police say Rachael Scott was last seen around 5:15 p.m. on April 15 in the area of Wymore Road in Seminole County.
Officials say Rachael's family are concerned about her well-being, as she is unfamiliar with the area.
Rachael is described by investigators as a Hispanic female with black curly hair and brown eyes. Police say she is about 5 feet and 2 inches tall and weighs about 137 pounds.
Officials say Rachael was last seen carrying a pink backpack with a strawberry design.
What you can do
Anyone with information on Rachael's location is asked to call the ASPD at (407) 339-2441 or to dial 911.
Anonymous tips may also be called into Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS.
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The Source
This story was written based on information shared by the Altamonte Police Department in a Facebook post and in a press release on April 15, 2025.
