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Missing Logan Square teen returns home safe

Niyah Zamudio went missing from the 3500 block of West McClean Avenue on June 26.

By  Sun-Times Wire
   
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Niyah Zamudio has been reported missing.

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A 16-year-old girl reported missing from Logan Square has returned home safely.

Niyah Zamudio was last seen June 26 in the 3500 block of West McClean Avenue, according to Chicago police. 

Police announced Thursday afternoon that Zamudio was located and returned home.

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