Berea Community Relieved as Missing Girls Found Safe After Urgent Search
Two young girls reported missing earlier this week in Berea have been located safely, bringing relief to the local community and their families after a tense few days.
The Berea Police Department confirmed that 14-year-old Natalie Dunigan, a type 1 diabetic, and 12-year-old Alexis Bartley were found after their disappearance from Ohio Guidestone on Tuesday before 5 p.m., according to FOX8. Details regarding the location where the girls were found have not been disclosed.
Authorities had been actively searching for the girls since they were reported missing, emphasizing the urgency of the situation due to Dunigan’s medical condition. The community rallied together, with multiple agencies assisting in the effort to locate them. The Berea Police expressed gratitude to the United States Marshals, Akron Fire Department, and Akron Police Department for their support.
In a statement obtained by News 5 Cleveland, officials noted that the collaborative efforts were essential in ensuring the girls were found unharmed. While the circumstances surrounding their disappearance remain unclear, the relief in the Berea community is palpable. Both Dunigan and Bartley seemed to have gone missing independently, raising widespread concern for their safety. Throughout the ordeal, the Berea Police Department kept the public informed and requested assistance in finding the girls, as highlighted in their appeals on Cleveland19.
