Crime & Safety

Missing Peabody Teen Found Safe

Samantha Marino, 17, was found about four hours after police began asking for the public's help to find her on social media.

Samantha Marino, 17, was reported missing on Sunday afternoon.
Samantha Marino, 17, was reported missing on Sunday afternoon. (Peabody Police )

PEABODY, MA -- A Peabody teenager that police feared was on her way to New Jersey or New Hampshire was found safely about four hours after authorities began posting social media message asking for public help to find her. Samantha Marino, 17, had last been seen around 1:30 pm at the Northshore Mall on Sunday wearing a white, long-sleeve shirt and black bow. No other details were released.


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