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CMPD looking for missing 16-year-old girl who walked away from north Charlotte home

CHARLOTTE — The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is looking for a 16-year-old girl who was last seen in north Charlotte.

Police said Jamiya Williams was last spotted on Frye Place, off Old Statesville Road, at about 7 p.m. Tuesday. She left the home on foot, authorities said.

Williams may be “emotionally distraught” and her family is concerned for her, officers said.

Williams was last seen wearing the multicolored romper she has on in the above photo along with white sandals. She is about 5 feet, 5 inches tall and weighs 160 pounds. She has braided black hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with information about where she might be is asked to call 911 immediately.

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