16-year-old Shawano girl missing for 10 days found safe

SHAWANO, Wis. (WFRV) – Authorities in Shawano say the 16-year-old girl missing since February 16 is safe after being found Wednesday afternoon.

According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, 16-year-old Ayianna Mendez had last been seen on February 16.

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Officers with the Shawano Police Department say Mendez is now safe after being found Wednesday, February 26 at 4:15 p.m.

There is no other information available regarding this incident at this time and police in Shawano have issued a thank you to everyone who helped assist them in finding the missing teen.