Missing San Leandro Teen Back Home

SAN LEANDRO, CA — A 15-year-old San Leandro girl who had been missing since Aug. 6 was located this afternoon and is now safe with her family, police said.

However, San Leandro police Lt. Robert McManus declined to disclose details about how Deanna Benedetto was found.

"Due to her age and the ongoing investigation, I cannot disclose details of her recovery at this time," McManus said.

Deanna's mother discovered that Deanna was missing from their home at about 9 p.m. on Aug. 6, McManus said.

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Her mother said that was abnormal behavior for Deanna and she believed Deanna left voluntarily with a friend or acquaintance, according to McManus. Police credited the news media for helping authorities locate Deanna.

McManus said someone who recognized her from media coverage spotted Deanna on a BART train near Concord last Thursday night.

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He said that information was relayed to San Leandro police and assisted in her recovery today.

— Bay City News; Image via San Leandro Police