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Published on April 20, 2024
Missing Germantown Teenager Alexandria Chatman Found Safe, Reunited with FamilySource: Facebook/Germantown Police Department

The Germantown Police Department confirmed the safe return of Alexandria Chatman, a 15-year-old girl who had been reported missing since April 12. The announcement came on Friday, relieving concerns of community members and family who were anxiously seeking her whereabouts.

Chatman was last spotted on Poplar Pike in the 7600 block, described as wearing a black hoodie, pants, white tennis shoes, and clear-framed glasses. Found now, the Germantown Police, in a statement acquired by WREG, report Alexandria has been reunited with her family, and she is safe.

An Endangered Child Alert was previously issued by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation when details surfaced about her disappearance. Police were enlisting public assistance, circulating her description— a Black female, light complexion, with long hair, standing 4 feet 9 inches, and weighing around 100 pounds.

Following her safe return, the GPD has continued to encourage anyone with details concerning the disappearance of individuals to reach out. They provided their contact number (901) 754 7222 and an email address [email protected], as noted by Local Memphis for anyone possessing information. In the wake of this incident, the police reinforced the importance of community vigilance and the sharing of information that may help resolve such cases swiftly.

The details surrounding Alexandria Chatman's disappearance and the circumstances of her eventual discovery remain undisclosed. However, the Germantown community expresses its collective relief, as reflected by a confirmation from the Action News 5 report, that she has been found and is safe after those anxiety-laden days of uncertainty.