Westerville police searching for teen missing since July 5 who may be in Groveport area

Cole Behrens, The Columbus Dispatch
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Sariyah Nicole Gibson, 14, has been missing since July 5, police said. Photo provided.
Sariyah Nicole Gibson, 14, has been missing since July 5, police said. Photo provided.

Westerville police reported Wednesday that they are searching for a missing teenage girl who was last seen over a week ago.

Sariyah Nicole Gibson, 14, is believed to have her left Westerville home during the early morning hours of July 5 and may be staying with friends in the Groveport area, Westerville Police Lt. Justin Alloway said.

Gibson has run away in the past and has been previously found in the Groveport area, Alloway said.  As of 10 p.m. Wednesday, she was still missing.

Gibson is described as five-foot-four, weighing 120 pounds.

Police encourage anyone with information of her whereabouts to call 614-882-7444 with any information. Tips may be left anonymously on the WPD tipline: (614) 901-6866.

Cole Behrens is a reporter at The Columbus Dispatch covering public safety and breaking news. You can reach him at CBehrens@dispatch.com or find him on Twitter at @Colebehr_report

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