Missing Chesco Teenager Found Safe

UPDATE: The missing Chester County teenager has been found safe, authorities confirm. Police thanked the public for their assistance in safely bringing the teen back home.

Original story:

WEST WHITELAND TOWNSHIP, PA — Police say that a 15-year-old girl has gone missing in Chester County.

Ellen Aviles, of Exton, has not been seen since leaving her home for school at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 15, police said.

Authorities said she may have taken public transportation to school, but they are not sure.

She was least seen wearing a Collegium Charter School uniform, blue sweatpants, a blue polo shirt, and hoodie-style sweatshirt, according to police.

Aviles was described as Hispanic, standing 5 feet tall and weighing 130 pounds. She has brown hair with dyed caramel-color tips.

Police said they suspect Aviles could be in the Downingtown or Coatesville areas.

If you have any information, please contact West Whiteland Police at 610-692-5100 or 610-363-0200.

Image via West Whiteland Township Police Department