A 13-year-old teen from Ladysmith, who had been missing for more than two weeks, has been located safe and sound. (BC RCMP)

By NanaimoNewsNOW Staff

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Missing Ladysmith teen located safe and sound

Apr 1, 2022 | 9:17 AM

NANAIMO — The RCMP announced a teen missing for more than two weeks has been located.

Payton MacDonald, 13,”has been located, and she is safe and sound,” a news release from the RCMP stated on Friday, April 1.

News of MacDonald being located came following a widely publicized plea from the RCMP a day prior into whereabouts of the teenager.

Her father remains in custody ahead of an April 5 court appearance.

Bryn Kirk MacDonald was arrested for disobeying a court order, who was described as not being helpful in locating his daughter.

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