Crime & Safety

Missing 8-Year-Old Girl Found

The girl walked away from her family, but is now safe.

The 8-year-old Norristown girl police had been searching for Monday evening has been found and returned to her family. The girl is reportedly safe and sound.

Police were looking for her after she walked away from her family sometime around 5:30 p.m Monday.

Authorities have not identified the girl or revealed where she was located.

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Police are currently searching for a missing 8-year-old girl who wandered away form her mother. 

She was last seen walking in the area of Knox Street and Stanbridge Street in Norristown.

She is described as an eight-year-old black female with pigtails, wearing a black and white puffy winter jacket and high black boots.  

If you have seen this girl or have any information please call the Norristown Police Department at 610-270-0977. 

Patch will update this story as we get more information. 


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