One teen found, other still missing from PNW Helping Hands

One of two teen girls suspected of running away from PNW Helping Hands in Spokane Valley last week was found safe, according to the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office.

Kristena Van Eycke, 13, and Trinity M. Hoppens-Elmore, 16, left the home near Evergreen Road and Wellesley Avenue on July 28. Van Eycke was found Tuesday, a sheriff’s office news release said.

Hoppens-Elmore is still missing. She is described as white, about 5-foot-7 and 145 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing black tights, a black tank top, a gray hoodie and white sneakers.

Anyone with information on her whereabouts should contact Crime Check at (509) 456-2233.