UPDATE: Missing Dayton children last seen 2 weeks ago found safe, reunited with parents

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Three children reported missing Monday after they were last seen two weeks ago have been found and reunited with their parents, according to Dayton police.

The children, 11-year-old Joshua McLaughlin, 12-year-old Destiny McLaughlin and 14-year-old Jeneva McLaughlin, were last seen on March 5 in the 1000 block of Huffman Avenue.

Around 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dayton police released a statement asking for the public’s help finding the children. Just before 11 a.m. the department shared an update saying all three children have been located and are safe.

The children were found with a family friend in the Miamisburg area and the incident appears to be a miscommunication between the parents and friend.

“The Dayton Police Department will not be investigating any criminal acts surrounding this case,” police said. “The incident has been referred to the Children Service Bureau, which is the normal protocol with cases involving minors.”

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