GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - Police say the 14-year-old girl has been found safe. The department tweeted out the information.
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Police are searching for a missing teen who has not been seen since Tuesday.
Fourteen-year-old Alani Garcia, a 9th grader, disappeared after an after-school function. Police say she went home with a classmate to the city's southwest side before leaving to meet up with another friend near Burton Street SW and Palace Avenue SW. She was last seen at 6:00 p.m. Nov. 13, and has had no contact with her family since.
Her family told police this behavior is out of character and she is currently without necessary medications.
Police say Garcia is 5'5'' and weighs about 120 pounds. She has dark curly brown shoulder length hair with blonde highlights. She was last seen wearing a black zip-up hooded sweatshirt, blue and white horizontal striped long-sleeve t-shirt, blue jeans, and black/white Nike tennis shoes. She may also have a pink backpack.
Police do not think foul play is involved. If you know anything about the case please contact the Grand Rapids Police Department or Silent Observer at 616-774-2345.
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