Found teen near Riverfront Park with backpack
Description
I found a teenage girl wandering near the fountain in Riverfront Park this afternoon around 4:15, near Main Street and Jefferson Ave in Peoria. She wore a red windbreaker, black leggings, and white sneakers, with a bright blue backpack that has a small star sticker and a faint 2-inch scar on her right eyebrow. She looked anxious but was cooperative, saying she got separated from her group after practice at a nearby gym. I stood with her by the fountain until security arrived and we could figure out a guardian or parent to contact. If your child matches this description, drop a message here and we can coordinate.
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