PORTERDALE, Ga. – The Porterdale Police Department is asking for the public’s help in getting leads and information about the whereabouts of a runaway teenager.

According to a PPD incident report, 16-year-old Markeasha Daniel was reported missing Monday, March 11 by her mother.  The mother reportedly told police that she believes the teen left home around 5:30 a.m. that date and has not been seen or heard from since.

Markeasha is described as being 5 feet, six inches tall, 160 pounds with brown eyes and black hair.

Chief Jason Cripps said PPD has posted information about the missing teen on its social media and in fliers but no information has been forthcoming so far.

If you know of her whereabouts or have seen Markeasha, you are asked to contact the Porterdale Police Department at 770-786-2226 or the Newton County 911 Center at 770-784-2100.