Missing teenager from Myrtle Beach area found safe

A 16-year-old girl missing since Monday, March 28, has been located, according to a release from Myrtle Beach police Lt. Joey Crosby.

Katelyn Mullinax is “safe and efforts are being made to reunite her with her family at this time,” according to the release.

Mullinax had been missing since she was last seen at 10 p.m. Monday in the area of 803 S. Ocean Boulevard, police said.

The incident is under investigation, and more information will be provided as it becomes available.

This story was originally published April 2, 2016 at 3:18 PM with the headline "Missing teenager from Myrtle Beach area found safe."