Chapel Hill Police are seeking the public’s help as they search for a missing teen.

Fifteen year-old Dyani Grant of Chapel Hill, was last seen around 12 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13, in the area of Seawell School Road and High School Road, near Chapel Hill High School. Police say they believe Grant ran away.

Dyani Grant, 15. (Photo via Chapel Hill Police Department.)

Police described Grant as 5-foot-3 inches tall and weighing about 110 pounds. Grant was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, black pants, and a pink and purple Disney backpack.

Any community members with details or knowledge of Grant’s whereabouts and wellbeing are encouraged to call 911 or contact the Chapel Hill Police Department’s office at 919-968-2760. Those who wish to remain anonymous while providing information can utilize the Chapel Hill-Carrboro-UNC CrimeStoppers hotline (919-942-7515) or website.

Featured image via the Chapel Hill Media Group.

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