UPDATE: Missing 4th grader in Old County Road school found safely

 By Josh Faiola

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SMITHFIELD, R.I (WLNE) – Smithfield Police confirmed that a missing 4th-grader has been found safe after missing for hours.

Smithfield police and fire were searching the neighborhood for a 4th-grade girl who left school grounds at Old County Road School.  

According to a Facebook post from Smithfield Public Schools, the 4th-grade girl left the school at about 1:00 p.m on Wednesday.

 The student was described as having long brown hair and wearing a black coat. 

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