Update: Jenkins was located Monday at a friend’s residence, according to Gainesville Police. She is safe and not in any danger.
Lesha Jackson, 23, went missing Saturday at about 5 p.m. after leaving her home at 4343 NW 31st Terrace, Gainesville police said.
Jackson has an Autism Spectrum disorder, and her mother told police she has the mental capacity of a five-year-old child, Officer Ben Tobias, a GPD spokesperson, wrote in an email. She also said Jackson is afraid of the police, Tobias said.
Jackson is black, 5 feet, 10 inches tall and weighs 275 pounds, Tobias said. Her hair was in a ponytail, and she was wearing brown glasses, the shirt she is wearing in the photograph, blue jeans and black shoes, Tobias said.
Police are asking those with any information to call at 352-955-1818.
Contact Robert Lewis at rlewis@alligator.org. Follow him on Twitter @Lewis__Robert.
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