17-year-old found tied up outside East Grand Forks, authorities asking for public assistance

Photo by: WDAY Radio Staff
Photo by: WDAY Radio Staff

(Polk County, MN) -- Authorities are investigating a possible abduction in Polk County, Minnesota, after a girl was found tied up near a road Monday night. 

The Sheriff's Office says the 17-year-old girl was found just outside of East Grand Forks. The girl told deputies she was abducted and taken to location. Authorities are asking for anyone who saw suspicious activity while driving south of East Grand Forks along Highway 220, in the area between Highway 2 and the Thompson bridge to speak with them.