UPDATE - LOCATED AT 12:47 PM AND RETURNED TO PARENTS

On 9/10/2018 at approximately midnight, Camden County Communications received a call reference a 13 year old female who was missing from her home on UTE Road, Lake Ozark, Mo.

The parents discovered the girl, Nikki Gallman, missing at approximately 9 pm on 9/9/2018.  Nikki is described as being slim build, 5'3", light skin tone, medium length brown hair, brown eyes.  Last believed wearing blue jeans, black and white tennis shoes, gray t-shirt.  Hair may be in a bun.

An extensive search was conducted by Deputies, MSHP, (including helicopter) and area fire department members, without success. The search was discontinued until daylight.

At approximately 7:45 am, the girl was possibly sited hiding in a stairwell of a residence located on Cherokee Road.  When she saw the home owner, she ran into a nearby wooded area.  CCSO Deputies, MSHP, Lake Ozark Fire Department and Osage Beach Fire Department, have resumed the search.

If anyone has any information, please contact the Camden County Sheriff's Office at 573-346-2243 or 911.