Marisol Pena. SOURCE: Aurora Police Department

Vanessa Pena. SOURCE: Aurora Police Department

Marisol Pena, 17, and her 9 month old daughter, Vanessa were found as of Tuesday afternoon.

“They are safe and secure at Aurora Police Headquarters,” the city of Aurora Police Department said on its Facebook page. “MANY THANKS to everyone who helped us spread the word. Your efforts are TRULY appreciated.”

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Editor’s note: This article has been updated with the above information.

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The city of Aurora Police Department, The Beacon-News and other news outlets are asking for the public’s help in locating a teenage mom and her baby daughter, who were reported missing after a family dispute.

According to an Aurora Police Department press release, Marisol Pena, 17, and her 9 month old daughter, Vanessa were last seen Monday evening and were still missing as of Tuesday afternoon.

Marisol was wearing blue jeans, a pink shirt, and blue jacket with “Hollister” in white lettering down one of the sleeves. It is not known what Vanessa was wearing. It is thought Marisol left her residence in the 600 block of W. Galena with the child after recent disagreements with her family.

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