UPDATE: A runaway teen, Shailene Garcia, was located and found safe Sunday in Sparks at her grandmother’s residence, said Carson City Sheriff’s Office Detective Steve Olson.
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The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help finding a runaway teen. Shailene Garcia, 15, ran away from home Monday, Feb. 9. Shailene attended a class at Carson High School that morning, but failed to attend her next classes.
There is no evidence that Shailene is endangered or that there is any foul play involved, said Carson City Sheriff’s Office Detective Steve Olson. Shailene is 5 feet 3 inches, 123 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Shailene was seen in the area of Hot Springs Road and Northgate on Thursday. She had recently been active on her Facebook account, but would not answer messages.
Shailene was entered into the National Crime Information Center as a runaway on Feb. 9. Please contact the Carson City Sheriff’s Dispatch at (775) 887-2008 if she is located.
