Teenage girl with epilepsy missing from Arvada; phone pinged in downtown Denver

Rylynn Fendley, missing teenager in Arvada (photo courtesy of Arvada Police Department)

Posted: Aug 14, 2021 / 06:16 PM MDT

Updated: Aug 19, 2021 / 05:05 PM MDT

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ARVADA, Colo. (KDVR) — Update: 5:00 p.m. Aug. 19: Rylynn Fendley was found at the Denver Public library at 46th and Utica Thursday, after library staff spotted her and reported to police.

Rylynn was located at the Denver Public library at 46th and Utica Library within the last two hours. She was reported by Library staff when she walked in by herself. She is being medically checked as a precaution. Investigators will follow-up with Rylynn and her family. pic.twitter.com/4FHxo46iiI
— Arvada Police (@ArvadaPolice) August 19, 2021

Original Story: The Arvada Police Department says it is searching for a missing girl last seen on Friday night.

Police reported Rylynn Fendley was last seen around 6:30 p.m. getting into a 90s navy blue Ford Econoline style van in the 6400 block of Quail Street. On Sunday, officials said the driver and van were located. Investigators found out the driver gave the girl a ride to a local bus stop.

Missing/Endangered person update: Rylynn Fendly has not been located at this time. The Van and driver have been located. Investigation revealed that the driver gave Rylynn a ride to a local bus stop.
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— Arvada Police (@ArvadaPolice) August 15, 2021

Arvada police said the last location Fendley’s phone was pinged on Sunday was downtown Denver.

The 16-year-old has epilepsy and other medical conditions that require medication, a Colorado Bureau of Investigation alert said. She is a white female wearing a purple fleece jacket, black leggings, and white shoes. She is 5 feet, 4 inches tall and weighs approximately 160 pounds. She has brownish blue eyes and was carrying a black backpack, police report.