NEW MARKET, Tenn. — UPDATE: The family of Emily Faith Champ announced on Facebook that the 16-year-old is safe and back home. Jefferson County Sheriff's Office also confirmed that Champ was safely returned home.
Champ had been reported missing last Tuesday, Dec. 14.
ORIGINAL: The New Market Police Department and the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office said they were searching for a missing 16-year-old girl Saturday.
They said Emily Faith Champ was last seen on Dec. 14 driving a silver 2012 Kia Rio sedan. Police said that the car has dark, tinted windows and a purple decal on the back windshield with the initials "ECF." It also has Tennessee license plates — DFM-988.
Authorities said Champ is around 5'6" tall and weighs around 130 pounds. They also said she has brown hair and brown eyes.
Anyone with information about her location should reach out to NMPD at (865) 475-7997 or Jefferson County dispatch at 865-475-6855.