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The 15-year-old teen, Saige Stiles, who was reportedly last seen walking to her high school in Port St. Lucie, Florida, on Monday morning and went missing after informing her friend that she was being followed, was found safe and sound on by a member of a local Guardian Angels chapter.
Stiles spoke to her friend while walking to school on Monday, April 11, reportedly around 6.55 am. Out of a concern for Stiles safety, her friend called 911. Since the former didn’t arrive at school, a missing endangered alert was also posted. When the police reached the location given by Stiles’ friend, only the teen’s backpack and cell phone were found, triggering a search investigation.
Saige Stiles was seen “just walking” after her friend’s 911 call
While Stiles was not found at the location her friend provided, the police said they found footage in which Stiles was seen walking behind houses in a local community. Port St. Lucie Police Sergeant, John Dellacroce, addressed the media and spoke about the video footage. He said:
“She just was walking. Didn’t appear she was in danger or distress. Just walking through the backyard.”
He also urged Saige Stiles to contact the police if she could.
“We urge Saige if you’re out there, if you’re safe, please call us. You’re not in any type of trouble.”
Sage Stiles' disappearance after her claim that she was being followed, triggered an “extensive manhunt” he added. This involved a heavy police presence in the area along with the use of helicopters and bloodhounds to aid the search. Explaining the steps being taken to find her, Sgt. Dellacroce said that the police were in touch with her friend who called 911. Investigators also spoke to Stiles’ father to find out about the situation or if she had a history of running away from home.
In the afternoon, the Port St. Lucie police once again found and tweeted a video of Stiles walking in a street at around 11.50 am. They reiterated that she didn’t seem in any apparent danger and urged the community to call 911 if they see her anywhere. Stiles was finally found later that afternoon, almost 11 hours after she was reported missing.
The police still do not have any description of the person who was allegedly following Stiles. But upon discovering the latter, the police said that she seemed to be in “good health.” The also expressed gratitude to media outlets and the community for driving attention to Saige Stiles’ case.
