News Release from Clark Co. Sheriff's Office

CLARK COUNTY, WA (July 9, 2014) - After receiving close to a 150 phone tips, as well as numerous tips that had come through via social media, Detectives with the Clark County Major Crimes Unit were able to locate Anji Dean at Clackamas Town Center in Clackamas, Oregon. Anji was contacted by Detectives within the mall. She was interviewed and then reunited with her family in Clark County.

The Clark County Sheriff's Office would like to thank The Vancouver Police Department, the Federal Bureau of Investigation as well as the National Women's Coalition Against Violence and Exploitation (NWCAVE) for their assistance in the search of Anji.

Sergeant Kevin Allais stated: "It is clear that the local and national news coverage as well as the wide spread sharing of this family's story via social media such as Facebook and Twitter was integral in leading us to her safe return. This is an active investigation that includes the crime of human trafficking. We will be continuing our investigation."

The family would like the media to respect their privacy.

Sergeant Kevin Allais
Major Crimes Unit
Clark County Sheriff's Office