MORRISTOWN, Tenn. (WATE) — The Morristown Police Department says a missing teen who reported missing has been found safe.
Sunday morning, police said Tessa Taylor, 15, was reported missing after leaving her residence Saturday night without permission.
Just before 9 p.m. Sunday evening, Morristown Police Department said the teen was found safe.
Investigators and family were concerned for her safety.
Taylor is 5-feet-tall and weighs approximately 115 pounds. She has brown hair and green eyes, and was last seen wearing a gray t-shirt with a pink flag, black shorts, and white tennis shoes.
Anyone with information about where Taylor may be is asked to contact the Morristown Police Department immediately by calling the dispatch center at 423-585-2701.
Authorities say nearly 400 people go missing in Tennessee each year. That’s five people for every 100,000. Check this list of people missing from East Tennessee to see if you can help locate someone.
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated with new information
