Crime & Safety
Runaway Girl, 14, Found In Fairfield
The teen from San Ramon, reported missing July 31, was with another juvenile, also a possible runaway, police said.
FAIRFIELD, CA – A 14-year-old San Ramon girl, reported missing a week ago, was located Tuesday evening with another teen runaway in Fairfield, police said.
"Both Taylor and Estella were found together in Fairfield, California. They both appear to be OK," the San Ramon Police Department said, referring to Taylor Cusick and Estella Nading.
Taylor first was reported missing July 31, and a search for her ramped up to include interviews with friends and family, a search of Taylor’s phone records and a broadcasted Statewide Critical Reach flyer, sent to state and federal agencies, which contained Taylor’s information and a brief description of events leading up to when she reportedly was last seen.
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Investigators learned Taylor packed several bags of clothes and told family and friends she wanted to run away by Aug. 1, police said. Authorities said there was no evidence of foul play, and officers suspected she possibly was with another runaway juvenile, Estella.
Police did not release additional details, aside from saying the two were found in the early evening hours Tuesday.
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--Images of Estella and Taylor via San Ramon Police Department
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