Police search for 16-year-old girl missing from DC

Police are asking for help finding a missing 16-year-old girl from the District.

Officers say Deshara Mangum was last seen in the 3600 block of 17th Street, Northeast, on Monday, September 24.

Deshara is described by police as a black female with a medium complexion. She is 5-feet-6-inches tall, weighs 150 pounds and has black hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099 or text 50411.