1 St. Pete Girl Found, 1 Still Missing: Police

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — Thirteen-year-old Sarah Smith has been found and reunited with her family after missing for a few weeks, St. Pete Police said.

However, Geneva "Paris" Whitley, 15, is still missing. If you know of her whereabouts, contact the St. Petersburg Police Department 727-893-7780. She has been missing since June 17.

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Two teenage girls have been missing from their St. Petersburg homes for several weeks, St. Pete Police said.

The disappearances are unrelated, investigators said.

Sarah Smith, 13, was last seen Aug. 21 in the area of Seventh Avenue South and Eighth Street South. She is white, 5 - feet - 6, weighs 130 pounds and has black hair and eyes. It is possible she could still be in St. Pete or she could be in Sarasota or Orlando.

The second girl missing, Geneva "Paris" Whitley, 15, was last seen June 17 in the area of Fifth and Sixth Avenues, authorities said. Paris is Black, 5 - feet - 6, weighs 135 pounds and has black hair and brown eyes. Paris is possibly in the Gulfport, Jordan Park or Harbordale areas. She could be in the company of friends, according to detectives.

Police want to locate the girls to make sure they are ok.

Anyone with information is asked to call SPPD at 727-893-7780 or Investigator E. Walker at 727-892-5134 or text SPPD+ your tip to TIP411.

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