A 16-year-old Minnesota girl has been missing for over a month—authorities and her family are desperate for answers. Can you help? Photo of Anlatayla Ames courtesy of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.

Minnesota Teen Missing! Authorities and Family Seek Your Help in Finding Anlatayla Ames

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WOODBURY, MN – A Woodbury, Minnesota family is desperately searching for their 16-year-old daughter, Anlatayla Ames, who has been missing for over a month. Last seen on October 10th, Ames left her home without telling anyone where she was going. As the days turn into weeks, authorities are reaching out to the public in hopes of gathering new leads. With no information on her whereabouts, they are relying on the community to help bring this teenager home.

Details of the Disappearance

Ames’ disappearance has raised concerns, as she has not been in contact with her family or authorities since she left her home. The BCA has shared that Ames has been seen in the past in the St. Paul and Minneapolis areas, particularly in homeless shelters or near bus lines. These locations suggest that she may have been trying to find shelter or transportation, but no specific details have emerged about where she was going.

At this time, authorities are continuing their search but are relying on tips from the public to help locate the missing teen.

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Physical Description of Anlatayla Ames

Ames is described as a black female, standing 5 feet 2 inches tall, with dark hair and brown eyes. She also has a noticeable baseball-sized dark mark on the outside of her right thigh. When she was last seen, she was wearing black sweatpants, a black cropped sweatshirt with a 1/3 zipper and collar. She also has piercings in both ears and in her right nostril.

These details may help the public identify her or provide more information about where she may be.

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How You Can Help

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office has asked anyone who may have seen Ames or knows where she might be to contact their dispatch line at 651-439-9381. Authorities continue to urge the community to come forward with any information, no matter how small, as it could help bring Ames home safely.

Her family and friends are anxiously awaiting news and hope that the public’s assistance will lead to answers soon.

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