First responders have converged on Wax as a feverish search for a teenager with special needs is in full swing.
The Wax and Clarkson Fire Departments, Grayson County Sheriff’s Office, Grayson County Emergency Management and numerous volunteers are looking for 19-year-old Angelica Elliot.
Angelica went missing at approximately 2:30 Monday afternoon when she walked away from her home in the 500 block of Miller Road, off Wax Road. She reportedly began walking east into a heavily wooded area and hasn’t been seen since.
Angelica is described as standing five feet tall and weighing approximately 140 pounds. She has light brown hair and wears glasses.
She was last seen wearing gray and black sweatpants and a long red coat.
First responders have searched the area on multiple four-wheelers and will soon utilize a drone. Two K-9 units specializing in finding missing persons are also in use.
Anyone with information on Angelica’s whereabouts is asked to call 911 immediately.
UPDATE: Angelica was found at approximately 7:30 Monday night and is safe. For the story on how Angelica was located, click here.
By Ken Howlett, News Director
Contact Ken at ken@k105.com
