Missing Fayetteville teen found safe, officials say

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — An Amber Alert was issued Thursday morning for a missing Fayetteville 15-year-old girl.

Nevia Nixo was found and is safe, officials said.

Nixon was last seen Sept. 25 at Welsh Place near the intersection of Yadkin Road and Brunswick Road in Fayetteville.

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Police initially notified the public about Nixon's disappearance on Oct. 3, saying she ran away from her parents/guardians.

For a missing person alert to be upgraded to an Amber Alert it must meet some strict state requirements. Some of those requirements include evidence that an abduction took place and belief that the child is in danger.

According to WTVD, Nixon's father, Carton Adams, is serving his country in the U.S. Navy and described his daughter as a loving girl who, like many her age, spent a lot of time on social media.

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Adams said his daughter hasn't posted on social media since the day she was last seen.

There were no suspects wanted in connection with the teen's disappearance at this point, police said.

A missing persons report was filed prior to the Amber Alert.

Anyone with information about her disappearance should call the Fayetteville Police Department immediately at 910-676-1538, or call 911.

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