A 14-year-old Brunswick girl named Zoey who went missing after leaving school on an e-bike has been found safe, according to police. The update came Friday night, bringing a swift end to a search that had drawn public attention across the Medina County community.
According to Brunswick Ohio Police, Zoey was reported missing after being last seen leaving Brunswick Middle School on an e-bike during after-school hours. At the time she was reported missing, she was described as wearing a flannel shirt over a black long-sleeve shirt, blue jeans, and dark-colored slides. Police asked the public to call 911 or 330-225-9111 with any sightings or information as the search unfolded.
Confirmation Comes Friday Night
By 8:43 p.m. Friday, police announced that Zoey had been located. The department's update was brief but direct: she had been found, and the search was over. The same post thanked those who helped during the search, though it did not specify where she was found or who located her.
The update was echoed on other department channels, including a post from So Brunswick PD
on X confirming that the missing juvenile had been located, and the department also posted an update on Facebook.
E-Bikes and Ohio Safety Rules
The case comes amid a broader rise in e-bike use among young riders in the area. Brunswick Police Sgt. Chris J. Scafidi told Your Ohio News that riders are not allowed to use an e-bike's motor while on a sidewalk, and that the motor may only be engaged while riding on the street. He also said that every Class 3 e-bike rider is required to wear a helmet.
Scafidi further advised riders to wear reflective gear and use lights, especially at night. Those guidelines were part of general safety messaging from the department and were not tied specifically to Zoey's case.
Details about where Zoey was found, who located her, or how long the search lasted have not been released. Hoodline will update this story if Brunswick police share additional information.
