Missing Dauphin teen found safe

Police in Dauphin say a teenage girl previously reported missing has been found safe.

RCMP in the western Manitoba city had asked for help finding the 17-year-old on Wednesday.

Mounties said the teen had last been seen leaving a residence in Dauphin on Tuesday.

In a news release Thursday, police said the girl had been found safe and thanked the public for their help.

CBC News had removed the photo and name of the teen to protect her identity.

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