12:37 pm today

New Plymouth teen found safe and well after amber alert issued

12:37 pm today
Inara Caldwell has been missing since Friday in New Plymouth.

Inara Caldwell went missing on Friday. Photo: NZ Police

Police say a 16-year-old who went missing on Friday in New Plymouth has been found.

An amber alert was issued overnight for Inara Caldwell who left her house on Mangroei Rd about 1.30pm yesterday.

Police said she has autism and described her as having dark hair and brown eyes.

She was last seen leaving on foot wearing a backpack, a grey T shirt, black track pants, black high top converse shoes and black headphones, they said.

With the weather warnings and lack of adequate clothing and unfamiliarity of the area, police said they had serious concerns for Inara's safety.

Police said She had been found "safe and well" onn Saturday and they thanked members of the public who came forward with information.

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