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Girl reported missing in east Charlotte found safe, CMPD says

CHARLOTTE — Charlotte-Mecklenburg police said an 11-year-old girl reported missing in east Charlotte hasbeen found safe.

On Wednesday, officers said Jennifer Velasquez-Cruz was last seen Friday at her home on Oak Valley Lane near Briar Creek Road and Central Avenue.

She was wearing a white and yellow hoodie, blue shorts and black shoes.

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On Thursday, police tweeted she was found safe.

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