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York police search for missing teen girl last seen in Richmond Hill (UPDATE: Located)

Jalynn Merritt was last seen about 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 25 near Avenue Road and Carville Road
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Jalynn Merritt, 14. Supplied photo/York Regional Police

Update 2:06 p.m.

York Regional Police reported today, Feb. 26 at 2:06 p.m. that it has located the missing youth in good health. Police thanked the public for their help in sharing the force's social media post.

Original story:

York Regional Police are searching for a teen girl last seen about 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 25 near Avenue Road and Carville Road in Richmond Hill.

Jalynn Merritt, 14, is described as 5-feet, 6-inches tall, with a medium build, and long curly brown hair. She was wearing a black ski jacket with fur on the hood, red pants with white stripes, and Timberland boots.

If seen, please call York police at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7200.


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