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UPDATE: Missing 11-year-old girl found safe, police say

The Des Moines Police Department says Maleyja Pender is healthy and well.

DES MOINES, Iowa — An 11-year-old girl first reported missing late Sunday night has been located, Des Moines Police say. 

Officers report 11-year-old Maleyja Pender is healthy and well. 

Police say they believe she voluntarily left a home in the 800-block of East County Line Road in Des Moines around 6:45 p.m. on Sunday.

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