Wilmington police searching for missing 16-year-old girl

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Wilmington Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating a missing 16-year-old girl.

Police say Assatah Ta’ombi Pelzer was last seen in the 1000 block of South Eighth Street in Wilmington.

Pelzer is described as 5 feet, 3 inches tall, weighing approximately 130 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

Authorities have not released additional details about when she was last seen or the circumstances surrounding her disappearance.

Anyone with information about Pelzer’s whereabouts is encouraged to contact the Wilmington Police Department.