Canberra teenager found safe

ACT Policing has located missing 19-year-old Gordon woman, Kathleen Bautista safe.

Kathleen from Gordon was found by search and rescue members about 10.25am this morning near the Cotter reserve area.

Kathleen went missing on Saturday 5 September 2015 when she was last seen in Chapman about 7.00am.

The search for the teenager immediately began, and has continued for the past seven days until this morning when she was found.

Police would like to thank the outstanding work of the SES, members of the public and the media for their assistance in locating Kathleen.