The Crowley County Sheriff's Office reported Thursday afternoon that missing 16-year-old Marrianne Dunagan had been located and was safe.
The girl had first been reported missing Wednesday. She was last seen at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday. She was found at 3:30 p.m, Thursday after sheriff deputies did a thorough search for her in Ordway, Undersheriff Steven Becker said.
The sheriff's office, which said she was a runaway, continues to investigate the case in which Becker said Dunagan is a principal, not a suspect.
She has been placed in the custody and care of the Department of Human Services.
Becker expressed relief and thanks the community responded and the girl was found unharmed.
Ordway, Colo. —
