Woman reported missing in St. Johns County
She went out for a bike ride and never returned, the sheriff's office said Monday morning.
'Leitane left behind her cell phone, debit card, and didn't take a water bottle with her,' a sheriff's office social media post states. 'She does not speak English.'
Leitane was last seen wearing a pink shirt and black leggings. She was riding a white European race bike that has blue lettering.
Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to call St. Johns County Sheriff's Office at (904) 824-8304, or email crimetips@sjso.org.
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