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AMBER Alert issued for 7-year-old Athena Strand of Wise County

7-year-old Athena Strand missing since Wednesday evening, Wise County police say
7-year-old Athena Strand missing since Wednesday evening, Wise County police say 02:12

WISE COUNTY, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) — An AMBER Alert has been issued for a 7-year-old from Wise County. 

Police are searching for Athena Strand after her stepmother reported her missing from their home Wednesday evening. Authorities believe her health and safety are in danger.

Strand's mother reported her missing around 6:40 p.m. Nov. 30. Police said she spent "about an hour" looking for her daughter before contacting the sheriff's office.

7-year-old Athena Strand missing, last seen inside Wise County home
Wise County Sheriff's Office

Police said Strand was last seen near the 200 block of County Road 3573 in Paradise, Texas. She was wearing a plaid jacket, jeans and boots. 

Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to call the Wise County Sheriff's Office at 940-627-5971.

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