Lexington teenager found after being missing for days, police say
UPDATE: After days of searching, a missing Midlands teenager has been found safe.
Lexington police announced on Twitter Wednesday night that they had located reported runaway Madison Dotson after receiving tips from the public. Police had announced they were searching for Dotson earlier this week.
Dotson was publicly reported missing by the Lexington Police Department Monday night. The 14-year-old girl has not been seen for more than three days, police said.
After leaving her Lexington home Saturday, Dotson was last seen walking in the area of South Lake Drive near Interstate 20, according to police. The area by Exit 55 on I-20 is populated by fast food restaurants and gas stations/convenience stores.
Dotson was considered a runaway, police said. No other details were announced about where Dotson was located by police.
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This story was originally published December 21, 2021 at 7:55 AM with the headline "Lexington teenager found after being missing for days, police say."
