Community relief swelled across Benton as authorities confirmed the safe recovery of a missing teen.
The Benton Police Department announced that 14‑year‑old Cecia Mejia, reported missing on September 11, was located safely the next day, confirming she is safe and thanking the community for assistance.
Runaway Juvenile Located Safely
The Benton Police Department issued Incident Number 2026‑07997 for a runaway juvenile reported on September 11, 2026. The missing person was identified as 14‑year‑old Cecia Mejia. She was last seen near Fourth Street.
Mejia is listed at 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighs approximately 110 pounds. At the time of the report she was wearing a black shirt, tights, and a skirt. No further description of her condition was provided.
Authorities asked the public to call 501‑778‑1171 or their local non‑emergency number with any information. The department thanked residents for their assistance. Community tips were instrumental in locating her.
The update posted at 10:34 p.m. on September 12 confirmed that Mejia has been located and is safe. No additional details about the circumstances of her recovery have been released. The investigation remains open for any further leads.
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