Overview

• Authorities updated Melina Frattolin’s disappearance time to 9:40 p.m. on July 19 after initially reporting 7:40 p.m.
• She is described as a 9-year-old Indian girl with brown hair and brown eyes, about 5 feet tall and 100 pounds, wearing a blue-and-white striped shirt, shorts and white Adidas sneakers.
• Witnesses reported seeing her in a white van heading south on Interstate 87 near exit 22 shortly after her disappearance.
• Investigators have not released any suspect or vehicle description, heightening reliance on community tips to advance the case.
• Officials are urging anyone with information to call 911 or contact the New York State Police immediately.