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Missing Girl Found Safe: Police

A 16-year-old girl who went missing from her Lakeland home early Tuesday morning has been found safe, authorities said.

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Emma Lynn Carter, 16, was found safe Wednesday after she went missing for more than a day from Lakeland, trooper said.
Emma Lynn Carter, 16, was found safe Wednesday after she went missing for more than a day from Lakeland, trooper said. (Florida Highway Patrol )

LAKELAND, FL — Emma Lynn Carter, 16, of Lakeland, has been been found safe, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

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A 16-year-old Lakeland girl was reported missing Tuesday morning, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

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Emma Lynn Carter left a Lakeland home in the early morning hours May 11, according to investigators. Police could not provide a clothing description or vehicle description. If you have any information that can help police locate Carter, contact the Lakeland Police Department at 863-834-6900 or the Florida Highway Patrol at 813-558-1800 or *FHP.

Emma Lynn Carter, 16, of Lakeland was reported missing Tuesday morning. If you have any information on her whereabouts, contact Lakeland police or the Florida Highway Patrol. (Florida Highway Patrol)

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