UPDATE, 9:23 a.m.: You know, it seemed a bit premature to put this out there, honestly. But we erred on the side of “If it were our kid.” According to the Facebook page set up to help find the missing girl, she showed up at school today. The end.

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Original Post: The Outpost has received numerous messages from the family and friends of a local teenage girl who didn’t come home from school yesterday. 

LoCO contacted the Eureka Police Department who confirm they are investigating the whereabouts of 13-year-old Autumn Olan-Smith. Autumn’s family reported her missing at about 5 p.m. There is a chance she could be with her boyfriend.

A Facebook page has been set up in an attempt to increase awareness and gather information about Autumn’s disappearance. You can find it here.

If you know anything about where Autumn’s location, please contact the Eureka Police Department at 441-4300.