Crime & Safety

Palos Heights Teen Found Safe

Kelly Roth, 16, had been missing since Sept. 16, police said.

A 16-year-old Palos Heights girl who was reported missing over the weekend has returned home safe.

Kelly Roth was found safe Thursday afternoon in Blue Island, Palos Heights police said. She has reunited with her family.

No charges are expected from the incident and there was no indication of abduction or foul play, police said.

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Roth was first reported missing on Sept. 16.

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