Norfolk police looking for 16-year-old girl who reportedly ran away from home

Police are looking for a 16-year-old girl who was last seen Sunday in Roanoke.

Alexis M. Emory’s mother said in a Facebook post she cut her hair and is going by the name “Andrew.”

Officials said Emory ran away from her home in Norfolk Sunday morning and could be heading to West Virginia.

She is about 5-foot-5 and 135 pounds with braces, short red hair and hazel eyes. Police said she could be carrying a large hiking bag.

Anyone with information can call 757-441-5610.

Sierra Jenkins, 229-462-8896, sierra.jenkins@virginiamedia.com