Police are investigating a missing woman after she was found dead

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Police are investigating a death in Ballantyne after a missing woman was found dead Thursday afternoon.

Matthews Police confirmed to WCNC Charlotte that 18-year-old Olivia Bruce was found dead on Rea Road near I-485. Bruce was last seen leaving Providence High School on Tuesday and Matthews PD declared her missing on Wednesday.

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are currently investigating her death. Officials say there is no evidence of foul play at this time.

WCNC Charlotte will provide updates to this story as new information is released.

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