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Bronx Girl Disappears Days Before Christmas

Shamire Coleman disappeared from her Claremont home Friday afternoon and hasn't been seen since, police said on Christmas Eve.

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Shamire Coleman, 14, was last seen in her Morris Avenue home on Dec. 20, police said
Shamire Coleman, 14, was last seen in her Morris Avenue home on Dec. 20, police said (NYPD)

THE BRONX, NEW YORK CITY — A young Bronx girl went missing days before Christmas and hasn't been seen since, police announced.

Shamire Coleman, 14, disappeared from her home on Morris Avenue and East 171st Street in Claremont Friday afternoon about 2:30 p.m., police said.

Shamire stands about 4 feet 7 inches tall, has a thin build, brown eyes and black hair, said police.

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She was last seen wearing a green coat, jeans and red sneakers.

Anyone with information about where to find Shamire should contact the NYPD.

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