DES MOINES, Iowa — Police are releasing more details in the weekend disappearance of a teen from West Des Moines who was later found in another state.
Monday night, the West Des Moines Police Department said Dhianna Hughes had been located and they were working to reunite her with family. On Tuesday morning, police revealed the 13-year-old had been located in Jefferson County, Tennessee. Police also said they don’t believe Hughes was alone on her journey to Tennessee. They continue to investigate the circumstances of her disappearance.
The teen was reported missing on Sunday, and police asked for the public’s help to locate her. WDMPD said she had last been seen in the area of 11th Street and Office Park Road around 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 24th. They initially said it was believed she was in the Des Moines area.
Police said their investigation revealed information that led them to Jefferson County, Tennessee, and ultimately to locating Hughes.
WDMPD said it was assisted by Westcom Dispatch, Polk County Attorney’s Office, Tennessee State Patrol, and Jefferson County (Tennessee) Sheriff’s Office.
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