Crime & Safety

State Police Issue Update About Verplanck Teen

She had gone missing in June.

New York State Police said 16-Year-old Samantha Lucero, for whom they have been searching since June, has been located.

She was found in the City Island area of the Bronx and is in good health, police said. "We would like to thank members of the public who searched for the missing teen."

Lucero ran away from her Verplanck home June 28 and was believed to be staying with friends in Westchester County or the Port Jervis area.

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