UPDATE: The Harlingen Police Department announced that Shelyn Kendra Flowers  was found on Thursday, July 16, at 3:32 p.m. Original story below:

The Harlingen Police Department is seeking the public's help in finding a 12-year-old girl who was last seen on July 4.

Shelyn Kendra Flowers was last seen in Harlingen wearing Hello Kitty shorts and a black shirt. She has brown hair and brown eyes, weighs about 112 pounds, and has a height of 5 feet, 2 inches. 

Shelyn may still be in the local area, police added.

Those with any information regarding Shelyn's location are urged to contact the Harlingen Police Department at 956-216-5516.