Missing 14-year-old girl located safe and sound, Ottawa police say
An arm patch is seen on an Ottawa Police Service officer during a news conference, in Ottawa, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld/File)
The Ottawa Police Service says the missing 14-year-old girl has been located safe and sound.
All identifying information has been removed.
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