The latest:  7-year-old Patrice Dotson of Carbondale has been found safe.  Police report she has been reunited with her family.

Original story:  A Missing Person Advisory has been activated by Illinois State Police for the Carbondale Police Department.  They are asking for the public help to locate a missing 7-year-old girl, Patrice Dotson, who did not return after going outside to look for her sister.  The sister returned safely, but Patrice went missing.  The following description has been issued: The 7-year-old is female, black, 4 foot, 70 pounds, with brown eyes and black braided hair. She was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, grey shorts and pink shoes.

Call 911 or the Carbondale Police Department at (618) 627-7556 if you have any information.