Relief spread through the Mankato community as the local Department of Public Safety confirmed that Maci Jean Covey, the 14-year-old girl reported as a runaway, has been located and is now safe. Initially, concerns were raised when Maci was last spotted in the vicinity of South 5th Street and Cherry Street, described as a 5'1" tall young girl with brown hair and brown eyes, weighing about 110 pounds, according to the City of Mankato's Facebook page.
Her absence sparked immediate action with Mankato Public Safety appealing to the public for any leads—Maci was reported missing on Tuesday, October 8. She was last seen wearing green pants, a black zip-up hooded sweatshirt adorned with a pink bow, a white hat, and carrying a multi-colored backpack, as detailed by the City of Mankato.
Community members who might have information related to Maci's brief disappearance or who can offer any insight are encouraged to contact the Mankato Public Safety at 507-387-8725.
