Indiana teen Emily Barger found safe 200 miles from home, 18-year-old man arrested

An Indiana teenager final seen early Monday — who was believed to have been in “excessive hazard” — was discovered secure, and the person she was with has been arrested, based on officers.

Emily Barger, 14, was positioned late Wednesday in Attica, Indiana — over three hours north of her Georgetown residence, officers mentioned.

The lady was discovered after police obtained a tip that she “was staying in a shed behind a residence in Attica,” the police division mentioned in a press launch.

Shawn Barger, who identifies on social media as Emily’s father, beforehand mentioned he believed his daughter was with a person. He wrote on Fb on Wednesday that authorities “received” the man.

Police nabbed that individual, recognized as 18-year-old Terry Ross, whereas he was strolling in Attica. He has been charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

The Floyd County Sheriff’s Workplace mentioned the investigation in Attica was ongoing and that the police division would proceed to work with native companions relating to potential prices.

Floyd County Chief Deputy Jeff Firkins beforehand informed The Submit that Barger reported his daughter lacking, and officers mentioned she was final seen round 1 a.m. Monday at her household’s residence.

Barger wrote on Fb earlier this week that he found Monday morning his daughter’s mattress was empty, her window was cracked and her cellphone had been left behind.