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Missing 16-year-old girl found safe

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A 16-year-old girl who went missing in late September from the Southwest Side has been safely found.

Lisbeth Gonzalez, 16, was last seen in the 2100 block of West 18th Street on Sept. 26, according to a statement from Chicago Police.

Police said Wednesday that Lisbeth has been safely located.

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