SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Department of Public Safety has issued an Endangered Missing Advisory for a 12-year-old girl who reportedly ran away from her South Salt Lake home on April 12.
Divona Manuel, a 12-year-old girl, was last seen around 3 p.m. wearing a navy blue GAP hoodie, blue pajama pants with polka dots, and black Adidas slides. She was also carrying a black backpack or purse. According to the South Salt Lake Police Department, Divona left the home with an unknown classmate.
Law enforcement officials are urging anyone with information regarding Divona’s whereabouts to contact the South Salt Lake Police Department at 801-840-4000 and reference case number LK2025-11099.
In Utah, the Endangered Missing Advisory is activated when someone goes missing under suspicious or unexplained circumstances and is believed to be in danger. Once the advisory is issued, the individual’s information is entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC), and a statewide notification is sent to law enforcement agencies across Utah.
What to Do if Someone Goes Missing
If someone you know goes missing, Utah officials recommend keeping a record of all interactions with law enforcement. This includes noting officer names, the case number, and any updates or details shared by officers.
When reporting a missing person, it’s helpful to provide as much detailed information as possible, such as:
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Full name and any known nicknames
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Recent photos
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Date of birth and age at the time of disappearance
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Gender and sex
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Detailed physical description (including any scars or tattoos)
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Date and time of disappearance
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Last known location
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Medical conditions
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Social media profiles
Additional Resources
For more information on missing persons, the Utah Department of Public Safety provides helpful resources on its website, including a page dedicated to missing persons and various support resources.
Below are additional hotlines and resources for individuals dealing with missing persons or related concerns:
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National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233
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National Human Trafficking Hotline: 888-373-7888
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National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs): 833-872-5176
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National Runaway Safeline: 800-786-2929
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255
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StrongHearts Native Helpline: 844-762-8483
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