Missing teenager found ‘safe and well’ - police

A teenager who went missing from her New Plymouth home has been found, police say.

“The 16-year-old girl reported missing in New Plymouth overnight has been located safe and well,” a police spokesperson said.

“Police would like to thank everyone who provided information that assisted in locating her.”

Inara Caldwell was reported missing in New Plymouth overnight.

An amber alert was issued overnight for Inara Caldwell, who left her house on Mangroei Rd about 1.30pm yesterday.

With the weather warnings and lack of adequate clothing and unfamiliarity of the area, police said they had serious concerns for Inara’s safety.