Handcuffed teen found after escaping Arkansas jail, authorities say

Authorities have found a 15-year-old girl who escaped from an Arkansas jail on Friday.

According to a news release from the Faulkner County sheriff's office, she escaped from Faulkner County jail shortly before noon in a green and white jumpsuit with a belly chain and handcuffs.

Around 1:30 p.m., the sheriff's office announced the teenager was back in custody.

Authorities said the 15-year-old was being held as a runaway prior to her escape.

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