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Missing Matthews woman found dead in Ballantyne movie theater parking lot – WSOC TV

CHARLOTTE – An 18-year-old woman who was reported missing in Matthews was found dead in south Charlotte Thursday afternoon.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police responded to the death investigation in the parking lot of a movie theater on Thursday around 3 p.m.

Chopper 9 Skyzoom flew over the crime scene outside the theater near Elm Lane in the Ballantyne area of ​​Charlotte and spotted several officers. Investigators had a portion of the northern parking lot cordoned off with caution tape, and a car appeared to be under investigation.

Matthews Police confirmed the woman is 18-year-old Olivia Bruce, who was reported missing earlier this week.

CMPD confirmed that a woman was found dead in the parking lot. Police said the woman was “initially reported missing to Matthews Police Department.”

CMPD said there is “no evidence of foul play at this time.”

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