Officers employed a helicopter, ATVs, boats and beach patrol units in search of Makayla Thomas, 8, who went missing shortly after 8 p.m. Friday night near the
She had apparently walked off, became lost and kept walking. Thomas was shaken up and scared, but police said she was uninjured and no signs of suspicious activity existed.
An earlier version of this story is posted below:
PANAMA CITY BEACH -- The girl reported missing Friday has been found safe. Check later today for details.
An earlier version of this story is posted below.
PANAMA CITY BEACH -- Panama City Beach Police Friday night were searching for a young girl who was reported missing.
The girl was identified as Makayla Thomas, age 8. She was described as wearing a two piece bathing suit, black and white stripes going sideways, with her hair in a bun.
Officers were searching by helicopter, boat and on foot along the beachfront in the area of the county pier, where she was last seen.
Anyone with information is urged to called Panama City Beach Police Department
(850) 233-5000.