Updates press release from Asheville Police Department, Jan. 13, 5:00 p.m.:
Ms. Kirby has been located and is ok.
Original press release from Asheville Police Department:
The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate a missing 13-year-old from the Arden area.
Lillian Kirby is approximately 5’ 9” and 170 pounds with short red/blonde hair however she may have changed the color. Ms. Kirby has green eyes. She was last seen on January 11 before she left her residence sometime in the night. She may have been in the area of the Walmart on Airport Rd on January 12. Ms. Kirby has medical issues and she has not been taking her medication.
Anyone with information about the location of Lilian Kirby is asked to contact the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office at (828) 250-6670 or submit a tip via the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office app, which can be downloaded in the Apple or Google Play stores.
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