A missing Hudson Valley child was found shortly after police pleaded with the public for help.

Enter your number to get our free mobile app

Ariana Zerafa was previously last seen by her family Friday evening. Police say the 12-year-old ran away from her home on Woodlands Court in the town of Wappinger.

She was described as being 5'3" and weighing approximately 105 pounds. She was last seen wearing ripped black jeans, and a black hooded sweatshirt with a "Wappingers Wicked" logo.

New York State Police later provided an update on Zerafa saying she was located with the help of the Town of Fishkill Police Department and returned to her family. More information wasn't released.

More From WZAD-WCZX The Wolf