A missing juvenile from Ithaca has been found safe, according to a media release by the Ithaca Police Department on Thursday.
Shiasia Leshai Stevens, 15, who was reported missing earlier this week, was located in Newfield, NY, around 11:18 p.m. on February 6. Authorities confirmed that Stevens was unharmed and is now under the care of her family.
Stevens was last seen on February 4 on the 600 block of Chestnut Street in Ithaca. She is described as being 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighing approximately 97 pounds. At the time of her disappearance, she was wearing black and red pajama pants and a black hooded sweatshirt.
The initial investigation led authorities to believe that Stevens was not in immediate danger and likely remained in the Ithaca area. The police department had issued a public request for information, encouraging both anonymous tips and direct reports to aid the search effort.
Ithaca Police expressed gratitude for the community’s support in locating the teen.
Anyone with additional information regarding similar incidents is urged to contact Ithaca Police at their dispatch or administrative numbers provided.
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