Update - July 16, 2016 - The listed juvenile was located on Friday, July 15, 2016.

The original alert is below.

Syosset, NY - July 13, 2016 - The Missing Person Squad is investigating a Missing Juvenile that occurred on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at 4:26 p.m. in Syosset.

According to detectives, Melody Jones-Bristow, 15, was taken from Mercy First to Family Court in Manhattan by her case worker.  Once at court the missing juvenile refused to return to Mercy First.

Jones-Bristow was last seen wearing black pants, an off white shirt, a black cardigan and sandals.  She left court for an unknown destination.

Detectives ask anyone with information regarding the missing juvenile’s location to call Missing Persons Squad at 516-573-7347 or 911.  All callers will remain anonymous.