A MYSTERY girl feared in danger at the centre of a nationwide search has been found safe and well.

The girl, whose photograph Victoria Police released on Tuesday, was found within Australia but police have not revealed where.

Victoria Police said in a statement: “A warrant has been executed, but no arrests have yet been made.”

“As the matter is currently under investigation, we cannot release further information at this stage,’’ the statement read.

“Police would like to thank the public and media for their assistance.”

Two blurry images of the girl, possibly video stills, were believed to have been taken on Sunday, May 24 last year.

That afternoon’s AFL clash between Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs was a vital timing clue for investigators because it was on a television in the background of the shots.

Police believed the girl was pictured in an apartment that appeared well furnished with modern large windows possibly overlooking a city skyline or other tall structures.

A white TV unit was shown behind the girl with the set on one side and personal effects on shelves on the other.

Police have said they were unable to go into detail about the nature of the case.

wes.hosking@news.com.au