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Missing Evanston girl found in Harvey

By Sun-Times Wire

A 17-year-old girl who left her north suburban Evanston home in the middle of the night on Wednesday was found in Harvey Saturday morning.

Alishianna A. Harris was last seen in the 1600 block of Thelin Court, according to a statement from Evanston police.

She was located “in good health” Saturday morning in south suburban Harvey, police said

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