PETERSBURG, Va. — A missing 5-year-old girl has been found after she was reported missing Monday morning, according to Petersburg police.
Janelle Lucas was last seen at about 1:30 a.m. on Monday morning along the 100 block of Croatan Drive, police said.
She was reported missing at about 4:30 a.m.
CBS 6 was there as officers from multiple departments searched for Janelle, who was found safely in a nearby apartment.
She is now back with her parents, who detectives interviewed Monday.
"I'm sure they're glad that they the child is back home with them and safe," Deputy Petersburg Police Chief Emanuel Chambliss said.
This is a developing story. Email the CBS 6 Newsroom.
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