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MONTREAL – Sixteen-year-old Bianca Fabbrizio had been missing for three weeks, but her parents said she was found safe and sound Thursday night.

On October 20, the teen from St-Leonard disappeared after stepping outside for air during supper with her family.

Bianca’s parents turned to Global News on Wednesday, pleading with the public to help them find their daughter.

Twenty-four hours after the story aired, police received a call from a viewer with information on Bianca’s whereabouts.

Montreal police have arrested a 19-year-old man in connection with the disappearance.

“The girl was held against her will,” said Constable Danny Richer.

The man may now face charges of forcible confinement.

Meanwhile, Bianca’s family is ecstatic their wish to celebrate their daughter’s 17th birthday this Saturday, will come true.

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“Thank you to Global, and Missing Childrens Network for their help,” Bianca’s mother, Antonella Alongi told Global’s Domenic Fazioli.