Teens Missing For A Week Found Safe In Georgia: Police

HINESVILLE, GA — Two missing teenagers who were traveling together for nearly a week have been found safe in Georgia, Sarasota police tweeted Thursday morning.

Police have been searching for Manny Perez, 14, of Venice and Sheriden Miller, 15, of Sarasota since they went missing May 6.

The teens were found in Hinesville and are with law enforcement there, police said.

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The teens, driving a silver light blue Chrysler 300 touring sedan were last seen just north of Tampa near I-75.

Before leaving, Sheriden packed personal belongings and told a family friend, “Don’t tell my mom you saw me,” police said.