Home Update: Lynchburg teen found safe; police had considered her ‘endangered’
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Update: Lynchburg teen found safe; police had considered her ‘endangered’

Crystal Graham
Jaylynn Leftwhich
Jaylynn Leftwhich

Updated: Friday, 6:24 p.m. Jaylynn Leftwhich has been found and is safe, according to the Lynchburg Police Department.


The Lynchburg Police Department is attempting to locate a missing 13-year-old girl it considers “endangered.”

Jaylynn Leftwhich was reported missing this morning. It is unknown what she was wearing.

Due to her age and the circumstances of her disappearance, which have not been disclosed, she is considered endangered, according to the LPD.

Family members and law enforcement are extremely concerned for her health and safety.

Anyone with information about her whereabouts is asked to contact (434) 363-8861 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 798-5900.

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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]

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