Girl missing since Monday in East Anchorage has been found, police say

Update 11:45 a.m. Wednesday: Anchorage police say a runaway 12-year-old girl last seen Monday in East Anchorage has been found safe.

Police spokeswoman Renee Oistad said Tyleesha Inkster was located late Wednesday morning.

Oistad didn't have details on where or when she was located.

"She's with police and she's OK," Oistad said.

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Police are looking for a 12-year-old girl who went missing Monday from her East Anchorage home, last seen headed toward woods near Boniface Parkway and 22nd Avenue.

Tyleesha Inkster hasn't been seen for more than 36 hours, since 8:30 p.m. Monday. She was wearing a green-and-black sweater and black jeans.

"Inkster is not dressed for the frigid temperatures and there are concerns for her safety," police wrote.

Police spokeswoman Renee Oistad said Wednesday that Inkster left home soon before her last sighting.

"She's a runaway, and our biggest concern is her age and that she was not dressed for the weather," Oistad said.

Anyone who has seen Inkster or has word on her whereabouts is asked to call police at 907-786-8900.