McAllen PD search for teen reported missing Wednesday

MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — McAllen Police are searching for a teen who was reported missing by her family on Wednesday.

Police say 17-year-old Nataly Carolina Rivera was last seen leaving her home around 5:30 p.m. The McAllen Police Department believes that Rivera's departure was voluntary.

However, school records indicate she was absent from her enrolled school and has not reported to her workplace, police say.

Police are concerned about her well-being and are searching for her.

Rivera is described as 5' 6" tall, weighing about 117 pounds, with long brown hair, brown eyes, and wearing braces on her teeth.

She was last seen wearing a black t-shirt, blue jeans, and black shoes.

Police urge the public to call the McAllen Crime Stoppers at (956) 687-8477 if they have any information on Nataly Carolina Rivera's whereabouts.

Any immediate concerns about this person should be reported directly to the McAllen Police Department at (956) 681-2000.