VIDALIA, Ga. (WTOC) - UPDATE: Vidalia police said missing 16-year-old Marlee Lola Heasman was safely located in Elkhart, Indiana.

Police said an initial investigation revealed that the teen was last seen leaving the Vidalia Onion Festival carnival with 20-year-old Rafael Flores. Investigations later showed that the Flores and the teen has gone to Elkhart, Indiana.

Elkhart Police helped locate the teen, she is currently waiting to be taken home.

Law enforcement says Flores was also found and arrested on one count of interference with custody, a felony charge, and one county of contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

Police say Flores is currently awaiting extradition in Toombs County to face his charges.

In a social media post, the Vidalia Police Department thanked the public for their tips and the law enforcement agencies that helped locate the teen.

This investigation is still active and ongoing.

The Vidalia Police Department said they are asking for the community’s help in locating missing 16-year-old Marlee Lola Heasman.

Police said Heasman is from Gibsonton, Florida and she went missing during the Vidalia Onion Festival. She last seen at the carnival hosted by Modern Midways.

She is described 5’02″ and was wearing a white shirt, black leggings, and black/white Nike shoes.

Vidalia Police said at this time they believe Heasman is currently with 20-year-old Rafael Flores of Powder Springs, Georgia.

If you have information about where Heasman is, you can contact the Vidalia Police Department – Investigative Services Division at (912) 537-4123 or Crimestoppers at (912) 386-4480.

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