Search on for 12-year-old girl reported missing in Atlanta

Atlanta police are looking for a 12-year-old girl who has been reported missing.

Zimia Hightower was last seen Wednesday afternoon in the 1700 block of Richmond Circle near her apartment, Officer Ralph Woolfolk said.

She had returned home from school but then left unattended. She was last seen wearing burgundy stretch pants, a checkered jacket and black boots. She is approximately 5-foot-5 and weighs 110 to 120 pounds and has braided hair.

It is not known what direction she was traveling.

Anyone who sees her should call 911.

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