Search for missing 14-year-old in Orillia ends: OPP
File photo. (CTV News)
Police have ended the search for a 14-year-old girl who was last seen in Orillia on March 12.
On Sunday, provincial police announced the young teen was found safe.
The OPP extended thanks to the public for its help in providing information on her whereabouts.
Police did not provide any further information.
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