Missing 15-year-old Sullivan High basketball player found safe, family says

CHICAGO - A Chicago family is overjoyed after announcing their missing 15-year-old daughter from Rogers Park has been found safe.

The backstory:

Arleana "Lee" Lynette Jackson, 15, was last seen around 1 a.m. Sunday in the 6600 block of North Glenwood Avenue, according to Chicago police.

Lee is a sophomore at Sullivan High School and has been a member of the girls' basketball team for the past two years. Her family described her as a dedicated teammate and student.

What they're saying:

On Wednesday, the family announced Jackson had been located and is "now home where she is safe and deeply loved."

"The last few days have been the most difficult of our lives, but we were never alone. We are profoundly grateful for the community of friends, family, and even strangers online who rallied behind us to ensure Lee was reunited with her family," the family said in a statement.

"We thank you for your continued prayers and well-wishes. At this time, we respectfully ask for privacy for our family and for Lee as we begin this process of healing and recovery together."

No further information was provided by the family.