Police Seek Assistance in Locating Missing Bucks County Teen Last Seen in Franconia

Leilani Sierra, 15, of Bedminster Township, Bucks County.

UPDATE: Leilani Sierra has been reunited with her family. Read about it here.

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Bedminster Township Police are seeking public assistance in locating a missing teen that was last seen running from her school in Franconia Township.

Police said Leilani Sierra, 15, was last seen running from her school on Wednesday, March 29. Investigators said Leilani sent a text to her family that evening stating that she was alright and was staying with friends, however she has not been heard from since that time.

Leilani is described as a white female standing 5-foot-3-inches tall with brown eyes and naturally light reddish hair. She was last seen wearing sweatpants of an unknown color with a black backpack, police said.

In a statement to North Penn Now, Bedminster Police said they believe Leilani has friends in the Montgomery County area and may be staying there.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Leilani Sierra is asked to immediately call 9-1-1. Tips can also be submitted anonymously and electronically here.

Investigators expressed their advance thanks to the community for their efforts to help find Leilani.