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Independence police locate parents of wandering girl

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UPDATE, 2:40 p.m. | A wandering girl has been returned home safely after she was found alone Thursday in Independence.

ORIGINAL REPORT | Police in Independence are asking for the public’s help in locating the parents or guardians of a girl found on Thursday.

Police say the girl was found Thursday morning wandering alone in the area of 23rd Terrace and Forest.

A police spokesperson says officers believe she lives in the area but the girl is unable to provide an address.

Anyone with information is asked to call 911 or the Independence Police Department.

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