Help Sought Finding Runaway Teen Madison Hjermstad, 17

Update: On Jan. 24, officials said that Madison Hjermstad was found safe.

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- Authorities in central Minnesota are asking for the public's help in finding an endangered runaway teenager.

The Willmar Police Department says it's seeking 17-year-old Madison Hjermstad, who ran away from a juvenile facility in July of 2019.

Madison Hjermstad (credit: MN BCA)

Police say Hjermstad has not been in contact with any family since that time and there is a concern for her well-being.

Hjermstad is described as standing 5-feet, 8-inches tall, weighing 135 pounds with long dark hair.

Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to call the Willmar Police Department at (320) 235-2244.