Missing 12-year-old Christchurch girl found 'safe' after several hours

Missing 12-year-old Christchurch girl found 'safe' after several hours
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A 12-year-old girl who went missing in Christchurch for several hours on Thursday has been found.

Joslyne had been missing from her home on Hills Rd, Mairehau since about 4:25pm.

In an update at 8:15pm, police said she had been "found safe".

They also thanked the public for their assistance.