The Lake Havasu City community breathed a sigh of relief after the local police department announced the safe location of 14-year-old runaway Megyn Whitbeck.

Whitbeck, reported missing earlier this week, was found unharmed the evening of April 23. In a news release published shortly after the teen's return, authorities shared details about the case. The Lake Havasu City Police Department had reached out to the public, seeking assistance to find the juvenile who had unexpectedly vanished. Their call was answered with the community's support that led to a happy ending, just hours after the alert was issued.

The official statement expressed gratitude towards everyone involved in the search. "The Lake Havasu City Police Department would like to thank the community for their assistance in locating this juvenile, and assisting in this investigation,” said Sergeant Kyle Ridgeway, the Public Information Officer for the department. The sentiment was echoed across local social media platforms, where residents had spread the word about Whitbeck's disappearance.

While details regarding the circumstances of Whitbeck's initial disappearance and subsequent discovery have not been disclosed.