Philadelphia police seek public's assistance locating missing teen

Police in East Mount Airy are asking the public's assistance in locating a missing teenage girl.

Police say Michelle Anderson was last seen leaving her group home on Roumfort Road Saturday, about 4 p.m.

Anderson was seen wearing a red hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans and gold colored sneakers. She was said to be carrying a white backpack with flowers on it. Anderson is described as 5'5" and 241 pounds. She has black hair nad brown eyes.

Anyone with information regarding Anderson's location is asked to contact Northwest Detectives at 215-686-3353 or call 911.