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Missing Paris girl may have run away

By Scott Harvey

Paris – The 15-year-old Paris girl who was initially thought to have been kidnapped may have voluntarily run away.

Police have determined Stephanie Ann Phillips was not being held or taken against her will.

Initial reports indicated Phillips was taken from the Kroger parking lot by an older man Monday morning. An investigation would find Phillips had made it to school and didn't appear under duress.

Authorities will continue to search for Phillips due to the associated risks of being a runaway.