16-year-old Brooklyn girl who texted family that she's been kidnapped found safe

EAST NEW YORK, Brooklyn (WABC) -- Police said the 16-year-old girl who was reportedly kidnapped on August 13 was found safe.

The video above is from a previous report.

The 16-year-old girl reported to a family member that she was kidnapped by two men in Brooklyn was located Wednesday, and police said the kidnapping was untrue.

She reportedly texted her family member that she was kidnapped, and that person called the police.

No charges are expected to be filed.

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