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15-year-old girl back home safe

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March 28, 2012

A 15-year-old girl who hadn't been seen since Monday was returned home safe Tuesday, Fulton County police said.

Authorities were "actively" searching for La’Derria Cainion, Fulton County police spokesman Sgt. Scott McBride said.

The teen had last been seen at the College Park MARTA station, police said.

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