Authorities search for 16-year-old girl missing from Southeast DC

Police in the District are asking for help in their search for a missing teenage girl.

Authorities say 16-year-old girl Lakira Youngblood was last seen around 12 p.m. in the 2800 block of Hartford Street, Southeast, on Tuesday, June 4.

She is described by officers as a black female with a medium complexion. She is 4-feet-8-inches tall, weighs 135 pounds and has black hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 202-576-6768.