WAHPETON, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) — A 16-year-old girl reported missing from McHenry County has been found safe in Wahpeton, according to police.
Norah Olson, 16, was located Friday, November 13, 2026, while officers were executing a search warrant at a Wahpeton residence.
The Wahpeton Police Department reported the discovery while assisting the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office with an ongoing investigation.
Olson had been reported missing since November 1.
Missing Teen Located During Search Warrant
According to the police update, Wahpeton officers located Olson during a search warrant operation at a residence.
The department confirmed that the teenager was found safe.
Police did not release the address of the residence or identify anyone else involved in the operation.
The announcement also did not explain what led investigators to the property.
No additional details about the search warrant were provided.
McHenry County Search Began November 1
Olson had been the subject of a missing-person investigation in McHenry County, North Dakota.
Authorities previously reported that she had been missing since November 1, 2026.
The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office requested public assistance as investigators worked to locate her.
Earlier news reports described the search and efforts to gather information about her whereabouts.
The case also received attention from community members and missing-person awareness groups.
The search ended with the reported discovery in Wahpeton on November 13.
Police Thank Community for Assistance
The Wahpeton Police Department thanked the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office for its assistance and cooperation.
Officers also expressed appreciation to community members across North Dakota who provided information during the search.
Police acknowledged the public’s role in helping investigators gather information about the missing teenager.
The department did not identify which tips or information contributed to locating Olson.
Authorities Release Limited Details
Police have not released additional information about the circumstances surrounding Olson’s disappearance.
The statement also did not disclose details about the investigation following her recovery.
Authorities said no further information would be released at this time.
The department’s announcement confirmed the most important development: Olson had been found safe.
Additional official updates may be available through the Wahpeton Police Department.
Earlier coverage of the missing-person search is available from Valley News Live.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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