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Update: Missing Atascadero teen found in Fresno and reunited with her family

The Atascadero Police Department is asking the public to be on the lookout for Magnolia Gallagher, 15.
The Atascadero Police Department is asking the public to be on the lookout for Magnolia Gallagher, 15.

Update, 1 p.m. Wednesday: Magnolia Gallagher was located in Fresno and safely reunited with her family, the Atascadero Police Department said.

Original story:

The Atascadero Police Department is asking the public to be on the lookout for an at-risk missing teen girl.

According to a news release, Magnolia Gallagher, 15, reportedly left her residence at 9 a.m. on Monday. She may be en route to the Fresno area with an unknown male juvenile, police said.

She is described as a white female with long brown hair believed to be wearing a tan jacket, according to a news release.

Gallagher is considered to be at risk due to her age and current mental state, according to the release.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Atascadero Police Department at 805-461-5051.

This story was originally published February 14, 2023 at 7:04 PM.

Kaytlyn Leslie
The Tribune
Kaytlyn Leslie writes about business and development for The San Luis Obispo Tribune. Hailing from Nipomo, she also covers city governments and happenings in San Luis Obispo. She joined The Tribune in 2013 after graduating from Cal Poly with her journalism degree.
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