Crime & Safety

Missing Aurora Teen, 16, Found Safely: Police

Aurora police officers said they safely located the 16-year-old girl who went missing Saturday.

AURORA, IL — A 16-year-old Aurora teenager that went missing Saturday was located safely Tuesday, police said.

Police said the teenager was dropped off at a friend's house on the city's east side. She had left the friend's house and did not respond to phone calls or text messages, according to police.

"Thank you for your assistance," police said to the community in an updated Facebook post.

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