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Posted: Sunday, January 21, 2018 06:31 PM

Monroe County Sheriff's Office Looking For Missing 16-Year Old

MONROE COUNTY, Tenn. (SOURCE: GSMJ, WVLT)-- UPDATE: Monroe County officials reported early Monday the missing 16-year old who was last seen leaving her home Thursday night has been found safe in Knoxville.

nvestigators said they received a call around 7:45 that 16-year-old Allie Hinson was with at her biological parents' home in Knoxville.

Authorities said Hinson left her Monroe County home Thursday between 6 and 8:45 at night without her custodial guardian's permission.

Deputies said Hinson attended West High School and Richard Yoakley Alternative School before moving to Monroe County.

Before locating her, the Monroe County Sheriff's Office said Hinson had made contact with deputies but refused to give them her location.

Hinson also made a few postings on social media, according to investigations.

PREVIOUS: (FROM WVLT) - The Monroe County Sheriff's Office needs help finding a missing teenager who was last seen leaving her home Thursday night.

Investigators said 16-year-old Allie Hinson left her Monroe County home between 6 and 8:45 at night without her parents permission.

Deputies said Hinson could possibly be in the Knoxville area. She attended West High School and Richard Yoakley Alternative School before moving to Monroe County, according to authorities.

Investigators said the teen could possibly be in a 2008 Honda Civic, according to Hinson's parents.

Authorities said Hinson has dark red/black hair and several ear piercings, including her industrial in her right ear. Hinson also has a nose piercing and braces.

The Monroe County Sheriff's Office said Hinson has made contact with deputies but refuses to give them her location. Hinson has also made a few postings on social media, according to investigations.

Deputies asked anyone who can help them bring Hinson home to call them at (423) 442-3911.