PANAMA CITY BEACH -- Panama City Beach Police Friday night were searching for a young girl who was reported missing.
The girl was identified as Makayla Thomas, age 8. She was described as wearing a two piece bathing suit, black and white stripes going sideways, with her hair in a bun.
Officers were searching by helicopter, boat and on foot along the beachfront in the area of the city pier, where she was last seen.
Anyone with information is urged to called Panama City Beach Police Department
(850) 233-5000.