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13-year-old girl with autism once missing from Mesa home found safe

Samantha has autism and a mental capacity of an 8-year-old, police said.
Mesa police say 13-year-old Samantha Montero-Gutierrez was last seen around 11:30 p.m. Saturday at her house near Southern and Emelita avenues. Photo: Mesa PD

MESA, Ariz. - After missing since Saturday night, a Mesa girl has been found safe and in good condition.

Mesa police say 13-year-old Samantha Montero-Gutierrez ended just before 7 p.m. Sunday.

Samantha was reported missing after she was last seen around 11:30 p.m. Saturday at her house near Southern and Emelita avenues.

Samantha has autism and has a mental capacity of an 8-year-old, police said. Her family was concerned for her well-being.

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