Joce Johnson, and Laura Fosmire

Updated Oct. 15, 10:31 a.m.

Salem Police have confirmed that missing 14-year-old Chloe Nelson has been found safe in California.

According to police, she is currently being reunited with her family in Salem.

Lt. Dave Okada said officials believe that Nelson's disappearance was staged.

"But I can't really give any more details as it's still under investigation," he said. "There were rumors about the nature of her disappearance yesterday, and that's why we say it was staged."

Okada said there were indications that Nelson left of her own accord.

The investigation is ongoing.

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A 14-year-old girl has gone missing from her South Salem home and Salem Police are asking for the public's help in finding her.

Chloe Nelson was determined missing from her home at 6 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14. Salem Police said they believe she left on her own but consider her disappearance unusual.

Nelson is white, about 5 feet-4 inches tall with a medium build, long brown hair and possibly carrying a green backpack.

A missing person report has been filed with Salem Police and her information has been entered into law enforcement databases. Anyone with information on Nelson or her whereabouts is asked to contact Salem Police Department at (503) 588-6123.