Crime & Safety

Missing Teen Found Safe In Plymouth Twp.

Authorities thanked the public for their help after the missing persons alert was put out on Tuesday.

A missing teen girl was found safe in Plymouth Township Tuesday.
A missing teen girl was found safe in Plymouth Township Tuesday. (Patch Graphics)

PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP, PA — A teenager who police said went missing from Colonial Middle School on Tuesday has been found safe, they said.

The 13-year-old girl was declared missing Tuesday afternoon, and had last been spotted on Belvoir Road at around 3 p.m.

Police at the time said they thought the child may be in Philadelphia where family resides.

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The child was returned home safely hours later.

Authorities thanked the public for their assistance.

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