Who Is Sophie Barker? Missing NYC Girl Found Near Wall Street

17-year-old Sophie Barker who had been missing since Thursday morning near Wall Street was found safe at the East Broadway Seward Park Library late Friday afternoon Sophie had left her phone behind and with her mental health condition her family was understandably worried about her well-being they were especially concerned because she had missed taking her medication Sophie was last seen around 10:30 a.m. when she left her father's apartment in the financial dist to get a matcha drink the phone was left charging at home heightening the family's anxiety her mother s Barker had mentioned that Sophie might be confused and in need of medical attention given her condition the search for Sophie involved a significant communal effort with Flyers distributed throughout the downtown area and many people joining in the search the New York Police Department alongside the community and Library staff played a crucial role in the search the Breakthrough came when a security guard at the Seward Park Library recognized Sophie from an all points notice detectives from the first precinct arrived at the library quickly using FaceTime with Sophie's stepfather to confirm her identity they were assisted by officers from the seventh Precinct and EMS Personnel who transported Sophie to an ambulant while her exact condition remains unknown the successful resolution of the case is largely attributed to the combined efforts of the community Community the NYPD and the library staff Sophie may have chosen to seek refuge in the Seward Park library because she was known to enjoy libraries community's Swift and dedicated response ensured her safe return and her family is incredibly grateful for the support and teamwork that led to her recovery