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Girl, 15, missing from Cragin found safe

Aiyana McMiller was last seen Friday, Chicago police said.

By Sun-Times Wire

A 15-year-old girl who was reported missing from Cragin on the North Side has been safely located.

Aiyana McMiller was last seen Friday in the 4900 block of West Deming Place, according to a missing persons alert from Chicago police. It is unknown what she last seen wearing.

Police canceled the alert about 11:15 p.m. Monday, stating McMiller had been located.

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