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Missing Wadsworth girl found safe

By Sun-Times Wire

Jolynn J. Sanders | Lake County sheriff’s office

A 14-year-old north suburban girl who was missing from her home for more than a week has been found safe.

Jolynn J. Sanders was last seen April 1 walking out of her home in Wadsworth, according to the Lake County sheriff’s office.

She was returned home safely Monday, the sheriff’s office said.

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