Vermont State Police say a 15-year-old girl, identified as Olivia Champagne, was reported as a runaway juvenile from Burke, Vermont. She left her home without permission sometime between 8:30 PM on April 24 and 7:30 AM on April 25, 2026.
According to police reports, Champagne was located safely in St. Johnsbury later that day at approximately 9:40 AM. Authorities had been alerted to her absence and began an investigation into her whereabouts. While specific details regarding her clothing at the time of her departure were not available, she was believed to have been carrying a black backpack.
The situation has since been resolved without incident, and police confirmed that Champagne was found safe. As this case involved a minor, further details about the circumstances surrounding her departure remain confidential. No charges have been filed against anyone in connection with this incident, and the investigation has concluded.
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Source: Vermont State Police
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