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An Amber Alert was issued Thursday for a 16-year-old Leavenworth girl last seen Wednesday.

Authorities identified the girl as Jenna Marie Hord, who is 4-foot-11, 135 pounds with blond hair and brown eyes. Hord has a tattoo on her right upper chest and was last seen wearing a blue or black tank top, denim shorts and tennis shoes.

She was last seen Wednesday at 2004 Spruce in Leavenworth.

Authorities have identified the suspect in the case as 17-year-old Logan Burris. Burris is 5-8, 130 pounds and has hazel or brown eyes and brown hair. Both teens are white, according to a news release.

Authorities are also looking a white, two-door 1996 Toyota Camry with Kansas license plate number 168 DHH in connection with the case.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Hord or Burris is encouraged to contact the KBI at 1-800-KS-CRIME or call 911.

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By Amy Renee Leiker

The Wichita Eagle

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