Crime & Safety

Missing Owen J. Roberts 9th Grader Found Safe

Breaking: The 9th grader at Owen J. Roberts High School who went missing Sunday night has been found safe.

EAST COVENTRY, PA — The 9th grader at Owen J. Roberts High School who went missing has been found safe, her family confirmed.

Lillie Rolek, 14, had last been seen Sunday night on Pennhurst Road near the intersection with Route 724 in East Vincent Township, by the Wawa.

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"Grateful she is unharmed and on her way home!" Jim Rolek wrote in a Facebook post Tuesday. "We are overwhelmed by the support received today, thank you, thank you, thank you."

She was wearing a white t-shirt, gray sweatpants, and black sneakers when she went missing. Her hair was worn down and straight.

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The school district shared information and photos of Rolek on their website Monday.

Images via Owen J. Roberts School District

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