Minneapolis police are asking for the public's help in finding a missing 12-year-old girl with what's described as "a significant medical issue."

Gabriella "Gabby" Vang has been missing from her home in the 2200 block of 3rd Av. S. since shortly after 4 p.m. Saturday. She is described as Hispanic and Asian, 4-feet-9 with a medium build. She has straight black hair and brown eyes. At the time that she disappeared, she was wearing a pink shirt, blue jeans with an animal print, and pink tennis shoes.

The police did not detail her medical problem, but they did say that because of her health they are concerned for her welfare. Anyone with information about her whereabouts is asked to call 911.

Jeff Strickler