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We are pleased to report that 12-year-old Gianna Emra, of Battle Ground, has been found safe.
Battle Ground Police received a report of a runaway, Gianna Emra, on February 13. Gianna was last seen by her guardian at the Vancouver Mall on the afternoon of February 11. Officers immediately entered her as a missing person and began the investigation.
Gianna was located by the Vancouver Police Department shortly after 1:00pm on Monday, February 19. The details of her whereabouts during the timeframe she was missing are still unknown.
The Battle Ground Police Department is grateful to our partners at the Vancouver Police Department for their efforts in helping to locate Gianna and bringing a successful resolution to this case. Additionally, we would like to thank the public and media for sharing information.