LOUISVILLE, Ky. — UPDATE: 15-year-old Carmen Howard was found in downtown Louisville on Oct. 7.
Howard's family is relieved that she is safe and she has been transported to a medical facility for care.
LMPD is asking for the public's health in finding 15-year-old Carmen Howard.
Howard is 5'4" with blue eyes and blonde hair. She has Schizoaffective bipolar disorder and police said she is suffering a manic episode. She was last seen running away from Maryhurst employees outside Norton Children's Hospital on October 1.
Howard was last seen in a black t-shirt with flower print, blue jeans and white tennis shoes. Police said she requires medical attention and may still have a piece of metal wire through her lower gum.
Anyone with information is asked to contact LMPD at (502) 574-5673.
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