Milwaukee police: 14-year-old girl reported as critical missing juvenile found safe

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say a 14-year-old girl is safe, after she was reported as a critical missing juvenile by police on Sunday, January 10th.

Police were asking for the public's help in locating Sabrina Velasquez.

Velasquez was reported missing by her mother on January 6th. She was last seen on January 2nd at her home near 9th and Arthur.

This case was upgraded by police to critical because on January 9th, police say Velasquez contacted a family member online and indicated she wanted to go home.

Police said later Sunday afternoon Velasquez had been found safe at a home near 35th and Clarke, and police thanked the public for their help in locating her.