Man arrested in connection with missing O'Donnell daughter

Rosie O'Donnell (AAP)

A 25-year-old man has been arrested in New Jersey in connection with the disappearance of Rosie O'Donnell's teenage daughter Chelsea earlier this month.

Steven Sheerer was detained on Friday and faces charges of child endangerment and distribution of obscenity to a minor. His bail was set at US$40,000.

Chelsea, 17, was reported missing by the comedienne on August 11 after failing to return home, but she was found on Tuesday following a public appeal by her mother.

Cindi Berger, a spokeswoman for the talk show host, says, "Rosie's concern has been and always will be the health, safety and well-being of her daughter. Rosie is profoundly appreciative for the work the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office has done and the diligence of the local police."

WENN.com

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