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UPDATE: Bethel Police report missing teen found

Bethel Police Station
Katie Basile
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KYUK
Bethel Police Station

UPDATE Oct. 24 at 8:22 p.m.: Bethel Police say Laci'Vonne Kaganak was located safe.

Original story below:

Bethel Police are searching for a 13-year-old girl who was last seen on Oct. 23 in Bethel.

In a social media post, police said that 13-year-old Laci’Vonne Kaganak was last seen in the Mission Lake Road area at around 10 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 23 wearing all red clothing, a black coat, and black shoes. She is around 5 feet 1 inch tall with shoulder-length black hair.

Police are asking that anyone with information about Kaganak’s whereabouts call the department at 907-543-3781.

This is a developing story and may be updated with additional information.

Updated: October 24, 2024 at 8:23 PM AKDT
This article has been updated to remove a photo of the formerly missing teen, in accordance with KYUK policy.
Updated: October 24, 2024 at 5:20 PM AKDT
This article has been updated with additional information.
Sage Smiley is KYUK's news director.