Kent County, MI – Authorities are asking the public for help locating a 13-year-old girl who was reported missing Tuesday morning after leaving her home in Byron Township.
According to the Kent County Sheriff’s Office, deputies are actively searching for Natasha Brown, who left her residence early Tuesday. Investigators say she was last known to be in the Cutlerville area, located in southern Kent County near the Grand Rapids metro area.
The sheriff’s office describes Brown as a white female, approximately 5 feet tall and weighing about 100 pounds. She was last seen wearing a black coat and brown boots. Deputies say she does not have a vehicle or a cellphone, and it is unknown where she may be headed.
Officials emphasized that time is critical in locating missing juveniles and urged residents to stay alert. Anyone who lives or works in Byron Township, Cutlerville, or surrounding areas is asked to check doorbell cameras, home security footage, and nearby properties for any sign of the teen.
Authorities are also encouraging anyone who may have seen Brown or has information about her whereabouts to contact law enforcement immediately. If she is spotted and there is an immediate concern for safety, residents should call 911. Non-emergency tips can be reported to the Kent County Sheriff’s Office at 616-632-6100, option 1, or submitted online through the county’s official tip portal.
Deputies say the investigation remains active, and updates will be released as new information becomes available. The sheriff’s office thanked the community for sharing the alert and assisting in efforts to safely locate and return the teen home.
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