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UPDATE: Two Missing Leesburg Teens Found Safe

Michael Elsea and Danielle Maze, both 16, were reported missing on Oct. 4. Both teens are considered to be endangered

UPDATED Oct. 17: Michael ‘Mike’ W. Elsea, 16, of Leesburg, and Danielle N. Maze, 16, also of Leesburg, were located safe and unharmed in the Richmond, VA, area on Oct. 14.

Initial story:

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office and the Leesburg Police Department are asking for the public’s assistance in locating two missing teenagers who are believed to be together and are considered endangered. 
 
Michael ‘Mike’ W. Elsea, 16, of Leesburg, and Danielle N. Maze, 16, also of Leesburg, were reported missing on Tuesday, Oct. 4. They are believed to be driving a silver 1999 Chrysler minivan with Virginia handicap tags 326135. Law enforcement personnel are concerned for their welfare based on statements made by Elsea that he may want to harm himself.

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He is described as being 6’ tall, 140 pounds and has black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a grey jacket, jeans and a red and white baseball hat.  Maze is described as being 5’6” tall, 150 pounds and has blonde hair and blue eyes. 
 
If you know the whereabouts of Elsea and Maze or know the whereabouts of the vehicle, you are asked to contact the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office 24-hour-non-emergency line at 703-777-1021 or the Leesburg Police Department at 703-771-4500.

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