Missing Auckland teenager found safe

The story so far

A 17-year-old girl was reported missing from LynnMall in New Lynn, Auckland, and police and her family were concerned for her safety.^{28 Jun 2025} Police issued a public appeal for help finding her after she had been missing for three days.^{28 Jun 2025} Accounts differ on when she was last seen, giving Wednesday in one report and Tuesday or Wednesday in another, while a later report gives Tuesday, 24 June, based on CCTV.^{28, 29, 30 Jun 2025} She was found safe and well, and police confirmed this after she had been missing for nearly a week.^{29, 30 Jun 2025}

Latest

Police confirmed the 17-year-old was found safe and well after nearly a week missing, following concern from her family.^{30 Jun 2025}

Key moments

1. 28 Jun 2025Police and family concerned; public appeal issued for missing 17-year-old girl.
2. 29 Jun 2025The missing 17-year-old was located safe and well in Auckland.
3. 30 Jun 2025Police confirm the teenager is safe after nearly a week missing.

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