UPDATE: Botetourt County authorities say teen has been found safe

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UPDATE:  The Botetourt County Sheriff's Office says Melanie Pritts has been located and is safe.

ORIGINAL STORY: Botetourt County (WSLS 10 ) - The Botetourt County Sheriff's Office is looking for information on a missing juvenile. Police say the girl went missing Friday night. Authorities said Melanie Pritts,15, is a white female with brown and red hair, blue eyes, possibly wearing glasses.

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Pritts is 5' 5" 115 lbs. She also may have a long haired black and white cat with her. The last contact with friends she advised she was headed south. Please contact the Botetourt County Sheriff's Office at 540-473-8631if you have any information.