x
Breaking News
More () »

Oak Ridge North police searching for missing teen

Police said Miriam was last seen on foot near the Spring area Sunday morning.
Credit: KHOU

OAK RIDGE NORTH, Texas — The Oak Ridge North Police Department says a missing 16-year-old teen that was last seen in the Spring area early Sunday morning has been found.

Officials said the teen was found safe in North Texas. Police in Oak Ridge North said she was found at a home in Carrollton and that no foul play was suspected.

We've removed the girl's name and photo from the post to protect her and her family's privacy..

FOLLOW KHOU 11 on social media for updates on this and other breaking stories: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube

What to do when someone goes missing

Thousands of people go missing every year across the United States, and there are organizations and law enforcement agencies that work to bring them home to loved ones.

The Texas Center for the Missing is an organization with Houston roots that works to educate loved ones and authorities on finding the lost. 

From resources that deal with missing children to endangered adults, the non-profit organization has compiled a wealth of resources to help. 

There is no 24-hour waiting period required to report a person missing, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office.

Before You Leave, Check This Out