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Missing girl, 13, who vanished at start of school day is found safe after cops launched desperate search

Police urged any witnesses to come forward with information
a young girl wearing glasses and a striped shirt smiles for the camera

A 13-YEAR-OLD girl who vanished at the start of a school day has been found safe and well after cops launched a desperate search.

Shanie Bennett went missing from the Corkwell Street area of Chatham, Kent, at 8.30am today.

But Kent Police have now confirmed she has been safely found and thanked everyone for their help.

Cops put out an appeal earlier on Tuesday and said the schoolgirl was wearing a red and black striped t-shirt and beige jogging bottoms.

The teenager is described as white, 5ft 2ins, with straight black hair.

Kent Police added that she had brown eyes and is of a slim build.

The force previously said: "Have you seen 13-year-old Shanie Bennett?

"If you have please call Kent Police urgently on 999 quoting reference 12-0294."

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13-year-old Shanie Bennett has been found after being reported missing
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13-year-old Shanie Bennett has been found after being reported missingCredit: Kent Police
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