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Winston-Salem teen found safe; silver alert canceled

The silver alert for 16-year-old Ahmia Thomas was canceled.
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Update on Monday, June 20, 2022: Police said Ahmia has been found and she is safe. The silver alert for her has been canceled.

Previous report: 

Winston-Salem police are searching for a missing girl.

According to investigators, police are searching for 16-year-old Ahmia Deijonei Thomas.

Investigators said she was last seen on Burton Street. Thomas is believed to be suffering from dementia or some other cognitive impairment.

Thomas is described by police as 5 feet 8 inches tall, with black and white long hair and brown eyes.

If you have any information about Thomas’ whereabouts, call Crime Stoppers at (336) 773-7700.

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