Niagara Regional Police are searching for a missing teenager who left home more than a week ago.
Police say Emma Townsend, 15, left her family home on foot on Oct. 1.
Police said the matter was reported to them on Oct. 8. Investigative efforts thus far have not been able to locate Townsend.
Townsend was last seen around Westchester Avenue and Princess Street in St. Catharines, according to a news release.
Townsend is described as:
- White female
- 5’6" tall
- 130 lbs.
- Very dark brownish black hair
- Earrings in each ear
- Brown eyes
- Distinctive nose
Townsend was last seen wearing:
- A V-neck knitted long sleeve black charcoal sweater.
- Charcoal grey wool dress pants with a maroon pattern in them.
- Black low top runners
Townsend has ties to Cambridge, Burlington and Parry Sound.
The police and Townsend's family are concerned for her welfare. Anyone who may have information as to her location are asked to contact detectives by email at [email protected].
Members of the public who wish to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477.
