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Missing Matthews teen found dead in south Charlotte

The 18-year-old was last seen Tuesday and declared missing on Wednesday.
Credit: WCNC

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A missing teenager from Matthews was found dead Thursday, police confirmed to WCNC Charlotte.

The 18-year-old was last seen leaving Providence High School on Tuesday. She was found Thursday deceased near a shopping center in south Charlotte near the intersection of Rea Road and Interstate 485, according to the Matthews Police Department.

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The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is now investigating her death.  Officials say that there is currently no evidence of foul play.

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