No parental control?
A 14 year old packs her bags and leaves home.
The parents locate her as missing?
They presumably watched her exit the home-but then expect the police and public to expend their time searching for her.
She should be placed in a residence which would confine her to her quarters for a period of time, as her actions are inexcusable and totally unacceptable.
She has now gained some notoriety which will give her a sense of increased popularity, and to some she will be admired for leaving home and making her way to a distant location. creating upset for many.
There must be a form of punishment meted out-but what?
How does society plan to deal with wayward teen agers. as it appears the parents are helpless?
How about suggestions?
Let's have them!

Sorry-not locate her as missing--but "report" her as missing.

Suggestions? How can anyone on here who does not know some sort of details about the case offer any sort of suggestions?

No parental control? you ask.

It is in the form of a question. I am not sure what made you put that first and continue to speak of punishment as a means of control.

I find it interesting that you did not choose to start with the question: "No parental support?" Children need the nurturing and support of parents. There are no guarantees, but without that as a foundation, punishment will simply be counter productive.

Without knowing something about the kind of conditions this girl finds herself in, other than the condition of being 14, I would hate to hazard even a guess as to what caused the wandering from home, if that is what it was.

Did you know that at 14 years old a child can choose where they want to live and the parents can do nothing about it. The law says so. There are many other examples in our current law in which parental authority is being removed; for example, the age of sexual consent, or the age at which a child can override a parents decision on whether or not to receive a vaccination. I find it disturbing that a faceless institute can make decisions regarding what is best for my child better than I can. Kids are further encouraged (at school and on cereal boxes)to call the "crisis line" on their parents. I have no doubt these initiatives may be helpful to some, but I bet there are a lot more false alarms than people admit. There are many reasons why a 14 year old may be at odds with their parents, not all of them sinister. That age is when so many changes are taking place and emotions run high. Best not to judge this young one, or her parents without knowing the circumstances.

Some people can't be trusted!

Some parents have nurtured and supported their offspring to the point of no return.
Some mothers have suffered black eyes and cut lips when an angry child resorts to violence .
You are all so very correct about the child being the innocent victim. Oh yes, best not to judge this "young one."
The parents can watch her pack, and walk out, because they have obviously done something to upset her. Maybe they requested she stay in .
They can then solicit the help of the police and public to locate her.
I do declare-it must be time for the parents to call the "crisis line."
It is apparent the teens have the upper hand-but we already know that by the treatment they receive in the courts.
Handle them with kid gloves-get them on the pill, and give them understanding when they are at this emotional age and "so many" changes taking place.
In other words-"Give it up."

A judge in Vancouver (now deceased),the judge,not Vancouver, said once, and I quote, "Most women don't get brains before thirty, and that is why men take advantage of them". That's what he said. Ugh! How politically incorrect, eh? This 14 year old may well be leading an interesting life in years to come. Stay tuned, folks.