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A missing teenager who disappeared in Palmdale in early January was found safe on Wednesday.

The teen was identified as Olivia Ann Battieste, 18, by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

“Thank you to the public, the media, Aero Bureau, and deputy personnel for their tireless efforts in the search for Mrs. Battieste,” said LASD.

At the time of her disappearance on Jan. 4, Battieste was last seen on the 40900 block of Marble Court, authorities said.

No further details, including the conditions surrounding the teen’s discovery, were released.

Olivia Ann Battieste, 18, in a photo from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
Olivia Ann Battieste, 18, in a photo from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

Anyone with additional information is asked to call the LASD’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500.

Anonymous tips can be provided to “Crime Stoppers” by dialing 800-222-8477 or online at lacrimestoppers.org.