Alison Chao, a Monterey Park teenage girl who had been missing for a week had been found alive and safe, her father confirmed on Tuesday.
The 15–year-old was found with the help of the Glendale Police Department, according to the Monterey Park Police Department
Speaking during a press conference on Tuesday, her father, Jeffery Chao thanked friends and the community for helping to find his daughter.
According to Jose Romero, the father’s attorney, no foul play or kidnapping was suspected.
“We’ve been really worried about where she’s been,” the father said. “We really appreciate what everyone’s done and helped out with.”
The teenager was found outside of a news studio in Glendale, according to Romero.
“She’s a very intelligent person and she’s a godly person with a really good heart,” her father said.
According to the family law attorney for the father, Hannah Bui, Alison’s mother has sole legal custody of her for mental health.
Some of Allison’s friends were also at the press conference.
“One thing to say to her, that my sister and I can say, is that I know everything, and my dad knows everything. We are gonna do the best to help you Alison,” one friend said.
“Monterey Park Police Department extends its appreciation to community members and the many local, state and federal partners for their assistance during the investigation,” the department said Tuesday.
