DES MOINES, Iowa — Des Moines Police say a teenager reported missing in July has been located and is safe.
Sgt. Paul Parizek, Public Information Officer for the Des Moines Police Department, said on Thursday that Alexis, 17, was located overnight.
No other details were released, and the investigation into her absence continues.
Alexis and a 14-year-old male had been last seen on July 12 in the 900 block of SW Porter Avenue in Des Moines. Both of their absences were considered voluntary, but police said they were without prescribed medicines.
On July 21st, Sgt. Parizek said the other teen was located safely.
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