The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has issued an alert for a 12-year-old girl who was last seen in Poughkeepsie, New York.

The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), along with the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department are hoping that the community can help as they attempt to locate a missing 12-year-old girl who was last seen in Poughkeepsie, New York on Saturday, January 25th, 2025.

Miamor Rivera
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Missing Child Last Seen in Poughkeepsie, New York

According to the NCMEC 12 12-year-old Miamor Rivera was last seen in Dutchess County, NY on Saturday, January 25th. She has nose and ear piercings and was seen possibly wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black sweatpants, and clear-framed glasses.

Miamor Rivera
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The alert stated that Rivera might still be in or near the Poughkeepsie area, but may have traveled to the New Paltz, Middletown, or Schenectady, NY areas.

Miamor Rivera
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Miamor Rivera Missing, Again?

A child with the same name and appearance was reported missing from the Schenectady, NY area last year around the same time as this year. WRGB reported on January 29th, 2024 that Miamor Rivera, the 11-year-old girl who was last seen Sunday night (1/28/24) in Schenectady, was found, according to the Schenectady Police Department. It's unclear at this time if the missing case from last year is connected to the case above.

If you have seen or have any information regarding Miamor Rivera's whereabouts the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department is asking that you contact them at (845)451-4000 or the New York State Missing Persons Clearinghouse at (800)346-3543.

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