Twelve-year-old girl missing from Wellington found 'safe and well'

Police say the missing 12yo has been found safe.
Police say the missing 12yo has been found safe. Photo credit: Getty

A 12-year-old girl missing from her home in Wellington has been found safe.

She disappeared from Wainuiomata on Sunday night and there had been concerns for her safety.

Police confirmed in a statement on Monday afternoon the girl had been found "safe and well".

"We'd like to thank the public for their assistance," the statement said. "The family have requested privacy."