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Girl, 14, missing from Dunning found safe

A 14-year-old girl who was reported missing Friday from Dunning on the Northwest Side was found safe.

By Sun-Times Wire

A 14-year-old girl who was reported missing Friday from Dunning on the Northwest Side was found safe.

Amari Rodriguez was last seen leaving her home in the 6600 block of West School Street, Chicago police said.

There were no further details about where she was found, police said.

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