Photo courtesy of the Chatham-Kent Police Service.

A 15-year-old girl who had been missing since Thursday has been found safe.

The Chatham-Kent Police Service said Alyssa Furlotte of Ridgetown was reported missing early Friday morning after she was last seen Thursday afternoon at around 4:45 p.m.

Police announced a few hours later that Furlotte has since been found and is safe.

Authorities are thanking the public for its assistance in the matter.