BURLINGTON, N.C. — UPDATE: Emoni Mandale Mebane was found safe Sunday morning.
A 9-year-old girl in Burlington has been found safe after her family reported her missing over the weekend, according to investigators.
ORIGINAL STORY: Police said 9-year-old Emoni Mandale Mebane of Burlington was dropped off at the Rollabout Skating Rink at 605 Chapel Hill Road on Saturday.
Her parents returned at 10:30 p.m. to pick Mebane up, but police said she was no longer there.
Employees at the skating rink told police Mebane was hanging out with another girl and her family. They believe Emoni left with the family.
Emoni is 4'3" and 60 pounds with braids. She was last seen wearing a yellow shirt with flowers and black leggings.
Burlington and Graham Police Communications said they have also requested K-9 units in the area where Emoni was last seen to help with the search.
Police said they don't have any information at this time that leads them to believe Mebane is in danger.
The Burlington Police Department is asking for the public's help. Anyone with information should call Burlington Police at (336) 229-3500. For anonymous tips, call Alamance County-Wide Crimestoppers at (336) 229-7100.
