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UPDATED: Missing Richland Twp. Teen Found Safe, Police Say

Destiny Stokes

UPDATE: Late Sunday afternoon, Richland Township Police announced on Crimewatch that 16-year-old Destiny Stokes had been located and is safe.

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UPDATE: Late Sunday afternoon, Richland Township Police announced on Crimewatch that 16-year-old Destiny Stokes had been located and is safe.

Police in upper Bucks County are trying to locate a teenage girl identified as a runaway, and in doing so reminded the public “that harboring a runaway is a criminal offense” in a post about her.

On their Crimewatch site, Richland Township Police said 16-year-old Destiny Stokes was reported missing after she “failed to return home from school and had not shown up at work” Friday.

Authorities also shared a photo of the teen.

Police asked that anyone who sees Stokes or knows where she is contact them.

Destiny Stokes

Richland Township Police have identified 16-year-old Destiny Stokes, who reportedly went missing Friday, as a runaway. Police are asking for the public’s help locating her. (Credit: Crimewatch/Richland Township Police Department)

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