CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Chickamauga Police Department confirmed on Feb. 4 that a missing 17-year-old who was thought to be headed to North Carolina has been found safe.
Police said the teenager had last been seen in the City of Chickamauga, Georgia on Tuesday, Jan.18, and her family told police she has autism and cognitive disabilities.
The police department did not disclose where she was found.
WCNC Charlotte has removed her name and face from the story as she has been safely located.
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