Crystal Lake Teenage Girl Found Dead at Veteran Acres Park

UPDATE: 11:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21.

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A 14-year-old teenage girl was found dead Thursday morning at according to Crystal Lake Police and Park District officials.

Park District Police and Crystal Lake Police officials were on the scene early Feb. 21, to investigate the death at the park, located at 431 Walkup Road on the north side of Crystal Lake.

The teen's body was found at about 7:45 a.m. by a passerby near the pond.

Police did not release the cause of death, but no foul play is suspected, said Crystal Lake Police Cmdr. Dan Dziewior. The girl's name was withheld because she is a juvenile.

The teen was reported missing late Wednesday night.

Friends and acquaintances of the victim said she attended Prairie Ridge High School. The girl's Facebook page was filled with messages of condolences by late Thursday night. Many of the messages described the teen as a talented singer, musician and artist.

Jason Herbster, executive director for the said patrons of Veteran Acres were not in any danger.

"I can tell you at this time that the park is safe and there is no danger to anyone using the park," Herbster said.

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