An 11-year-old Atlanta girl, Gingua Benson-O'Neal, who was reported missing yesterday, has been found safe at a MARTA station, according to the Atlanta Police Department. As reported by FOX 5 Atlanta, Benson-O'Neal had been declared critically missing when her disappearance was noted by her mother around 8:30 p.m. from their residence on the 300 block of Simpson Terrace NW; officials have not yet disclosed precisely how or at which MARTA station she was located.
Standing 4-feet-3-inches tall and weighing approximately 98 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair, Benson-O'Neal vanished after she had expressed the seemingly innocent wish to her mother to go outside and play under the rainfall, as details indicate in a report from WSB-TV. The precise reason for her unexpected departure remains unknown, and no further information concerning the circumstances that led to her being found has been made available to the public at this time.
In the meantime, the Atlanta community, previously urged to keep a lookout for the young girl, can now take solace in her safe recovery. The Atlanta Police Department, while confirming her return, has not released additional information about her hours spent away from home; however, they continue to investigate the incident.
Authorities are still gathering details on this incident and encourage anyone with information to step forward and assist in building a clearer picture of the events that transpired. If members of the public have any insights or knowledge, they’re urged to reach out to Crime Stoppers Atlanta at (404) 577-8477.
