Police: Missing East Prairie teen could be in danger

EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. (Heartland News) - The public is being asked to be on the lookout for a missing East Prairie teenager.

According to police, 15-year-old Leah Tatum was last seen at her home around 8:15 p.m. on Friday, November 6.

East Prairie Police Chief Lorrie Christian says they believe someone picked Tatum up, that she may be in danger and that she may be somewhere outside East Prairie by now.

Tatum was last seen wearing a black T-shirt and pink, white and brown checkered shorts.

She is described as 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighing around 200 pounds and having black hair and green eyes.

Anyone who has seen Tatum or knows where she might be is asked to contact the East Prairie Police Department at 573-649-3511 or the Missouri State Highway Patrol.