Missing Pennsylvania teen found in Centre County home with 34-year-old man

HARRIS TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WTAJ) — A missing 17-year-old was found in a Centre County home with a 34-year-old man, State College police confirmed.

Michael Gnudi, 34, of Yatesville, was arrested April 6 by State College police who were assisting the Old Forge Police Department out of Lackawanna County to find a missing 17-year-old girl.

On April 5, the teen girl was reported missing by her family. It was believed she may have been traveling with Gnudi. On April 6, Gnudi’s vehicle was found outside of a residence in Harris Township.

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State College police said the teen was found inside the home during a consented search. She was returned to the custody of her father. Gnudi was arrested.

Gnudi was charged with concealing the whereabouts of a child and corruption of minors. He’s currently in Centre County Prison with bail set at $50,000.

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