Ebony was reported missing after she was last seen in the Sandy Lane area of the town on Thursday morning (October 12). Officers said they were concerned for the 14-year-old's welfare and urged anyone with information about her whereabouts to come forward. Police on Monday (October 16) confirmed that Ebony had been found following the public appeal. A spokesman for Lancashire Police said: “Earlier we asked for your help finding missing 14-year-old Ebony. “To update you, Ebony has been found safe and well. “Thank you to all who assisted in sharing the appeal.”