Crime & Safety
UPDATE: Police Find Runaway Teen
Alexis Cucinotta was found in a relative's home in Providence.

Alexis Cucinotta, the who was considered "possibly endangered" by East Providence police, was brought home by officers on Monday night after an extensive search that lasted through the weekend.
According to Captain Richard Frazier, the 14-year-old East Providence High School student was found at a relative's home in Providence. Officers were able to track down her location using the IP address affiliated with her Internet postings. Due to the nature of her postings, officers thought she may harm herself. She was taken to Hasbro Children's Hospital for an evaluation.
"She was cooperative," he said.
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