A 15-year-old Norfolk girl who had been missing for more than two weeks was found safe in Norfolk on Thursday morning, police said.
Gabriella “Gabby” Todman went missing from her home on July 24. She had gone missing in the past but would always return within a day, according to Norfolk Police Chief Mark Talbot.
The investigation grew more urgent on Aug. 3 when Todman’s mother received texts and social media messages that appeared to be from her daughter, but police had doubts. The messages raised the possibility of a “different thought” about what happened, Talbot said.
Police are classifying this as a runaway investigation. A police spokesperson declined to comment on whether this means they’ve ruled out any criminal charges related to Todman’s disappearance, saying only that the investigation is ongoing.
Gavin Stone, 757-712-4806, [email protected]
