Missing Chicago girl found in Auglaize County

A 15-year-old girl reported missing from Chicago was safely recovered in Waynesfield on Thursday.

Waynesfield Police Department Chief Nathan Motter initiated the recovery after being stopped by a couple traveling through the area who were concerned for the girl’s safety, the department revealed in a release on social media.

The incident began when the boyfriend’s parents stopped Motter to request assistance regarding their son’s girlfriend. The couple informed the chief they believed the 15-year-old was in trouble and required immediate help.

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Following an investigation conducted with a detective from the Chicago Police Department and the U.S. Marshals Service, authorities confirmed the girl had been reported missing from Chicago. The teenager said she had intended to run away with her boyfriend once she reached Columbus, but the plan was interrupted by the boyfriend’s parents…

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