UPDATE: Alert canceled for missing 16-year-old girl from Martinsville

MARTINSVILLE – The missing alert was canceled Monday at 11:40 AM.

ORIGINAL STORY:

MARTINSVILLE – The Martinsville Police Department, with assistance from Virginia State Police, is searching for a missing 16-year-old.

Achaunti Shaketa Moore is an African American female with black hair and eyes. She is 5'8" with a weight of 120 pounds.

Moore was last seen Tuesday and authorities believe she may be in Newport News.

Authorities say this an endangered runaway juvenile case.

Anyone with information should contact the Martinsville Police Department at 276-403-5300.