Canton girl missing, Police asking for public's help

CANTON, Mass. (MyFoxBoston.com) -- Police are searching for a 15-year-old girl reported missing on Wednesday.

Lajanae Russel never came home Wednesday night, according to her father, and had not attended school that day.

Investigators believe Russel left her home of her own free will and possibly left to meet up with an individual she met online. Police say she has been known to frequent the Taunton/Brockton area.

Authorities are seeking the public's help in locating Russel. If anyone has any information please contact Sgt. Charles Rae at 781-828-1214 (Ext. 204) or Det. Charles Yeaton at 781-828-1214 (Ext. 304).