A search that spanned over three years for a 14-year-old girl who disappeared from the Phoenix area has finally come to a joyful conclusion.
Alicia Navarro, now 18, walked into a police station in a small town near the Canadian border in Montana, identifying herself as the missing girl, according to Glendale police.
Glendale police spokesman Jose Santiago addressed reporters at a news conference, stating that Navarro is safe, healthy, and happy. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance are still under investigation, and it remains unclear how she ended up in Montana. While the initial case was classified as a runaway, Lt. Scott Waite mentioned that the dynamics behind her decision to leave home are being looked into.
When Navarro arrived at the police department in the small Montana town, she was alone and spoke to the authorities without any accompanying individuals. Santiago explained that she sought assistance in removing herself from the missing juvenile list.
Santiago emphasized that Navarro is not facing any charges and is not in trouble. The reunion between Navarro and her mother was described as emotionally overwhelming for both of them, although the details of their reunion were not disclosed.
The search for Navarro involved the collaboration of various agencies, including the FBI and the Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Over the years, thousands of tips were received by the police.
Navarro and her family have requested privacy during this time, and the Montana town where she was found has not been disclosed by the police. Santiago shared that Navarro expressed remorse for the distress she caused her mother and conveyed that her disappearance was unintentional. She hopes to rebuild her relationship with her mother and move forward with her life.
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