UPDATE: Chapel Hill Police shared an alert Monday night at 7:10 p.m. saying Kaydin Shelton was safely located.

The Chapel Hill Police Department alerted the public to its search for a teenager reported missing on Sunday, and asked for help in locating the young woman.

A release by police shared at 10:09 p.m. said they are seeking 15-year-old Kaydin Shelton, who was last seen on Friday evening in the area of Formosa Lane — the main road of the Greenfield Place housing community off Legion Road in Chapel Hill.

Kaydin Shelton, 15. (Photo via the Chapel Hill Police Department.)

Shelton is described as 5-foot-2 and weighing around 180 pounds. She has dark brown hair and green eyes, and was reportedly last seen wearing a black shirt with pink letters, black shorts and a pink backpack.

Kaydin is 5 feet, 2 inches tall, and weighs about 180 pounds. Kaydin has dark brown hair and green eyes. She was last seen wearing a black shirt with pink lettering, black shorts, and a pink backpack.

Any community members who may have details on Shelton’s whereabouts and wellbeing are encouraged to call 911 or contact Chapel Hill Police directly at 919-968-2760 during business hours. Callers who wish to remain anonymous can call Chapel Hill-Carrboro-UNC CrimeStoppers hotline (919-942-7515) or visit the CrimeStoppers website.

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