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.
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)