WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that Ariell Denton, the 13-year-old reported missing Thursday afternoon, has been located and is now safe with her family.
An alert was issued at approximately 4:02 p.m. on Jan. 15 after Ariell was reported missing. She was described as a 13-year-old White female, approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighing 200 pounds, with long brown hair and hazel eyes. At the time she was reported missing, she was last seen wearing black-and-white checkered pants, a blue pullover, and tennis shoes.
Authorities have not released additional details regarding where Ariell was found, but confirmed that she is safe and the case has been resolved.
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office thanked the public for its assistance and for sharing information during the search.
