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London teenager missing for 5 days found safe

A London teenager who had been missing for five days has been located and is safe, according to the London Police Service.

Police said the young woman was found Tuesday

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London Police would not say where the teen was located but Toronto police had been notified during the search. (Paula Duhatschek/CBC)

A London teenager who had been missing for five days has been located and is safe, according to the London Police Service.

The 16-year old young woman was found Tuesday, with police in Toronto having been contacted earlier in the week to help with the search.

The family of the teen had issued a plea Monday to the public to help find the teen, saying she had left the house Jan. 8 without her phone and little money, heading for the variety store.

Police thanked the public on Tuesday for their help providing tips that led to the teen's safe return.

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Andrew Lupton is a reporter with CBC News in London, Ont., where he covers everything from courts to City Hall. He previously was with CBC Toronto. You can read his work online or listen to his stories on London Morning.