ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla — UPDATE: The missing children have been found safe by Pasco County deputies. There are not hurt.
The girls were found after a PIO said that a civilian saw the girls and recognized them from the pictures shared.
The civilian called in on the top and deputies were able to find them.
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Original Story:
Authorities are trying to track down two missing sisters.
The Pasco County Sheriff's Office said its deputies are working with Zephyrhills police officers to find Linda Griffis, 12, and Alyssa Griffis, 9.
Deputies say the kids were last seen around 2 a.m. Tuesday in the area of Raymond B. Stewart Middle School in Zephyrhills.
Linda was last wearing a black hoodie and black pants. She is roughly 4-feet-tall and weighs approximately 100 pounds. She has blonde hair and green eyes.
Alyssa was last known to be wearing a pink and blue shirt with blue shorts. She has blonde hair and green eyes. She is approximately 3-feet-tall and weighs 60 pounds.
Anyone with information regarding their whereabouts should call 911.
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