Crime & Safety

Missing 14-Year-Old From Salem Found Safe

Police said Norelys Mendez was found safe Wednesday evening. No other details were released.

SALEM, MA -- Salem Police said that a 14-year-old who was reported missing Tuesday was found on Wednesday evening. Police had issued a request for the public's help earlier on Wednesday in finding Norelys Mendez, who did not meet her mother at a designated time and spot Tuesday afternoon.

"PARTY FOUND!" Salem Police wrote in an update to their orginal social media post Wednesday. "THANK YOU FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE." No other details were released by the department.

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