Missing Victorian teen found safe and well

Victorian teenager Stephanie Downie has been found safe and well one week after she disappeared from her Bendigo home.

The 18-year-old woman was recognised by a member of the public in Winchelsea, south-west of Melbourne. 

She will be reunited with her family later tonight. 

Her family and investigating police officers were concerned about her disappearance, and said her autism may have made her act younger than her age. 

Earlier today, Victoria Police released CCTV footage showing Ms Downie arriving at Southern Cross Railway Station in Melbourne’s Docklands at approximately 8.50pm last Monday night.