(Updated) Critically Missing Laurel Teenager Located: Police

(Updated at 9 am Tuesday) LAUREL, MD — Authorities said Tuesday morning that a missing 15-year-old girl from Laurel, Najely Brizuela, has been located and is safe.

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Anne Arundel County Police are asking for the public's help as officers look for a missing Laurel girl. Najely Brizuela, 15, was last seen about 2:15 p.m. on Jan. 27, in the area of Red Clay Road in Laurel. She is considered a critical missing person.

Brizuela has blonde hair, brown eyes, is 5'1" tall, and weighs 110 pounds, police say.

Anyone who sees Brizuela or has any information about her whereabouts is asked to contact the Anne Arundel County Police at 410-222-8610 or on the department's Tip Line at 410-222-4700.

»Photo of Najely Brizuela, courtesy of Anne Arundel County Police Department