Crime & Safety
Update: Teen Missing in Naugatuck Found Safe and Unharmed
The teen had been missing since New Year's Eve after leaving her home with a man she met on social media.
A 19-year-old female reported missing in Naugatuck has been found.
According to police, Erika VonDwingelo left her home on Dec. 31 at approximately 8 p.m. to go out with a male named “Chris” whom she met on social media. The teen had not met the male before.
The last name of the individual named Chris is unknown and there was no information regarding where the two were going.
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An alert was issued by police on Jan. 2 as she was last seen leaving her home on New Year’s Eve and had not been located since.
Police later reported on Jan. 2 that VonDwingelo was found safe and unharmed.
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No further information was released by police.
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