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Amber Alert Issued for 13-Year-Old Girl Last Seen in Marion County
Authorities say 13-year-old Juliet Arioso may be with Jason Castillo in a red Hyundai Santa Fe as they seek public tips.
A Florida AMBER Alert was issued Monday for 13-year-old Juliet Arioso after she was reportedly "abducted" from her Ocala home; authorities later confirmed she was found safe, leading to the alert's cancellation.
The Marion County Sheriff reported that Arioso was taken from the Shady Road Villas community between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Monday, with investigators identifying 45-year-old Jason Castillo as a suspect.
Law enforcement described Arioso as 5-foot-3 and 90 pounds with brown hair and eyes, while Castillo stands 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighing 190 pounds.
FDLE officials reported the pair may have traveled southbound in a red 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe with Florida tag number 77ERLW before Arioso was recovered.
Following the recovery of Arioso, the Florida Department officially canceled the alert Monday evening; the Marion County Sheriff continues investigating the incident with associated agencies.