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Police: Missing teen caught working as prostitute in Pittsburgh

None — PITTSBURGH (AP) -- A 14-year-old girl who had been missing for nearly a year was arrested after Pittsburgh police said they caught her working as a prostitute.

Officials said two adults were also arrested on prostitution-related charges.

Police said workers at Three Rivers Youth, a juvenile facility, reported the girl missing on March 3.

According to police, detectives working on the case received a tip last month that the girl was posting provocative pictures of herself online. Then they found a phone number from a website known for publishing prostitution-related ads.

Police said detectives arranged to meet the girl Friday at a hotel, where the three were arrested.

The unidentified girl was charged with prostitution. A 22-year-old woman also was charged with prostitution, while a 36-year-old man was charged with multiple crimes, including sexual abuse of children.

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