12-year-old girl reported missing in Canton found safe

Miranda Lynn Freiburg last seen Tuesday morning near Cherry Hill, Lotz roads

CANTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Authorities say a 12-year-old girl who was last seen Tuesday morning in Canton has been found safe.

Miranda Lynn Freiburg was previously last seen at 7:05 a.m. in the area of Cherry Hill and Lotz roads -- at the Cinnamon Point townhomes and apartments.

Police said she never got on her school bus and called the middle school at 9 a.m. to say she would be absent.

"Even though she called herself in absent about 9:30 this morning, there could be a little bit of issues that could cause some concern" said Canton Deputy Police Chief Debra Newsome. "At this point we do believe that she's out on her own accord and we're hopeful that she'll return home soon."

Authorities said Miranda was found safe Tuesday night.