Lincoln County teen returns home after reported missing

LINCOLN COUNTY, N.C. — A 17-year-old girl from Lincoln County has returned home after she was reported missing by police.

Officials said Amy Jo Helms was last seen leaving her home on Noles Circle sometime after 1 a.m. Monday.

Police confirmed that she went home Monday night.

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