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Farmingdale Girl Reported Missing Found OK: Police

The girl, who had last been seen leaving her home on a bicycle Monday morning, was found, police say.

Updated: 4:30 p.m. Monday

Gina Tocco, 12, of Farmingdale, who had been reported missing Monday morning, was found safe, Nassau police announced Monday afternoon.

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FARMINGDALE, NY — A Farmingdale girl was reported missing Monday morning, Nassau police said.

Gina Tocco, 12, was last seen leaving her home at 8 a.m., police said. She was reported missing to police at 10:15 a.m.

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Police described Tocco as Hispanic, 5 feet 3 inches tall and 180 pounds with a stocky build, brown eyes and dark brown curly hair with a nose ring. She was last seen wearing blue printed pajama pants, a pink furry hat, and a black backpack while on a bicycle, police said.

Detectives request anyone with information regarding Tocco's whereabouts to contact the Nassau County Police Department Missing Persons Squad at 516-573-7347 or call 911. All callers will remain anonymous.

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