Stuart Police have arrested an adult male for Harboring a runaway child. Authorities say 61-year old Dale Terrell, of Stuart, was also charged with Interference with Official Acts, and Violation of a No Contact Order. 20-year old Amanda Terrell was issued a summons to appear for Harboring a Runaway Child.

According to Police, on Monday, March 8th, a 13-year-old female was reported missing from her residence in Stuart. Officers were notified at approximately 10:12A.M. and began looking for her. At approximately 11:20 A.M. a Stuart Officer responded to the residence of Dale Terrell in the 400 block of N. Sherman St. Terrell was questioned but denied that the missing juvenile was present or had been present at the residence.

At approximately 8:30 P.M. Stuart Officers returned to Terrell’s residence in the 400 block of N. Sherman St. Officers contacted Dale Terrell at the front door and Terrell initially denied that the missing juvenile was present. After Officers presented evidence to the contrary, Terrell admitted that the juvenile was inside. Officers were able to locate the juvenile inside unharmed and returned her to her parents.

Authorities say this is an ongoing investigation, and additional charges may be filed.