FAYETTE, Ohio — UPDATE: Fayette's police chief confirmed the missing teen was found around 10:15 a.m. Tuesday. She had wandered off on her own and stayed in the woods overnight. She is currently recovering in a hospital.
The original story is below:
Authorities are seeking help from the public in locating a missing teen out of Fayette, Ohio.
According to a missing person bulletin, Yami Cortez Rivera, 17, is missing. The bulletin said she got off the school bus near her home but did not arrive home to the North Gorham Apartments.
Yami is 4 feet tall, 90 lbs, and has dark hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing jeans, a black jacket and a blue-print backpack.
According to Ohio State Highway Patrol, troopers from Swanton, Toledo and Defiance posts have assisted Fayette police in the search. Aviation units were also used the in the search.
If you have any information, please call Fayette police at 419-237-2341 or Fulton County Sheriff's Office at 419-335-4010 ext. 8.
WTOL 11 has reached out to law enforcement for more information. This story will be updated with additional information when it becomes available.
