A 9-year-old girl from Lubbock, Texas, who had been missing for nearly two years was found safe in New Mexico, police say.
Mariah Martinez disappeared on Oct. 21, 2016.
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The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children reported that Martinez was recovered Tuesday night after a story aired about her on A&E's series "Live PD."
A viewer sent in a tip and worked with the Lubbock Police Department and New Mexico State Police to find her.
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Lubbock PD released a statement saying in part that they were thankful, "the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children continued to place this case at the top of their priority list, ensuring that Mariah return home safely."
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