The Matthews Police Department has issued a plea to the public for assistance in locating a missing teenager, Mikayla Harlin, who was last seen on Gladewater Drive in Matthews. According to the department's social media post, Harlin disappeared yesterday, and concern for her well-being has escalated amid her ongoing absence.
Standing at approximately 5'2" and weighing around 125 pounds, Harlin is recognizable by her curly, brown/red hair; she was last spotted wearing biker shorts and a t-shirt, a visual description that police hope will aid in her swift discovery. As the town's residents come to grips with the unsettling news of one of their young citizens vanishing into the uncertainty of open terrain, the police have urged anyone with information to come forward, dialing 704-847-5555 or the ubiquitous 911 in hopes that collective vigilance can pierce the veil of mystery shrouding her whereabouts.
In their media release, the Matthews Police Department did not elaborate on the circumstances leading up to Harlin's disappearance. However, the lack of information has only fueled public concern, as community members share the post and add their voices to the growing chorus of individuals seeking answers.
Anyone who might have seen Harlin or who has any information relevant to her disappearance should not hesitate to contact the authorities.
