An 18-year old girl, reported missing from Chennai two days ago, was found roaming around in the city. She was rescued by police from near the Collectorate last night.

Gayathri, of Virugambakkam in Chennai, who had completed Plus-Two, did not return home since last Thursday. Her parents had lodged a complaint at the Vadapalani police station, police said.

In the meantime, Coimbatore city police noticed Gayathri loitering near the District Collectorate last night and inquiry revealed that she had left home because her mother had scolded her. She also told the police that she did not know where to go.

After handing her over to a shelter home, police alerted Vadapalani police. Her parents are expected to reach the city today to take her.