Authorities are intensifying their efforts to locate a missing 16-year-old girl, Atraya Berardi, from Brevard County, and are seeking assistance from the public. The Florida Missing Child Alert for Berardi was activated Friday night after she was reported missing in Rockledge, as detailed by WSVN.

Atraya Berardi was last seen in the vicinity of the 900 block of Ocaso Lane, and authorities from Rockledge Police Department quickly pointed out that they believe the teen is to likely be in danger. Despite being approximately 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighing around 110 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes, Berardi's distinctive features, including a heart tattoo on her left thumb and multiple piercings, should make her more identifiable to the public. The mention of her traveling with a gray cat and cat carrier was made by FOX 35 Orlando.

The efforts to find Atraya are being widely disseminated through social media and local news outlets, in hopes that someone might recognize her or have information leading to her whereabouts. Berardi was seen last time wearing black Nike shorts, which could help in spotting her. As per the alerts, anyone who has seen Berardi or has information that could help locate her is urged to immediately contact the authorities.

The importance of such details as her known last clothing and the presence of her pet could prove pivotal. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement's Missing Endangered Persons Information Clearinghouse, as well as the Rockledge Police, have provided hotlines for anyone to swiftly report any sightings or leads, emphasizing the urgency to assist before any more time passes by. To offer information on Atraya Berardi's disappearance, individuals can reach out to FDLE’s Missing Endangered Persons Information Clearinghouse at 1-888-FL-MISSING (1-888-356-4774), Rockledge Police at 321-690-3988, or simply dial 911.