Rosie O'Donnell's daughter Chelsea found after missing for a week

NYACK, N.Y., Aug. 18 (UPI) -- Comedian and television personality Rosie O'Donnell said Tuesday her daughter Chelsea has been safe a week after the 17-year-old went missing.

O'Donnell took to Twitter to share the good news Tuesday evening.

"Chelsea has been found and is safe in police custody," she wrote.

Earlier in the day, she shared the news that Chelsea had been missing since Aug. 11.

"Rosie O'Donnell's 17 year old daughter, Chelsea O'Donnell was reported missing," a post on the Emmy Award-winning entertainer's official website said.

"Nyack, New York police authorities have been looking for her in the Rockland County area since Sunday, August 16. She was last seen Tuesday, August 11. She was wearing a black sweatshirt hoodie, dark ripped blue jeans, women's grey converse sneakers and a black backpack. Chelsea has a large tattoo on her right side of a dream catcher with the word 'Breathe.' She left home with her 6 month old therapy dog named Bear. The dog is a 9 lbs brown and black terrier. Chelsea stopped taking her medicine and is in need of medical attention. Any information please contact authorities at 845-358-0206 or 911."

Rosie O'Donnell, 53, has made headlines in the past year for her brief return as a co-host of The View, as well as her high-profile second divorce and feud with presidential candidate Donald Trump. She has five children.

chelsea and her dog bear - last seen in nyack ny - may be in NYC - please call 845-358-0206 or 911 pic.twitter.com/1jXbNxravZ

— Rosie (@Rosie) August 18, 2015