Oakdale teenager has been missing since July, police say

Authorities in the eastern Twin Cities area are searching for a missing teenage girl.

According to the Oakdale Police Department, 14-year-old Tiara Emari Johnson left her home in the city on July 28. She may in the St. Paul or Mankato area, police said.

Authorities described Johnson as a 5-foot-10, 125-pound Black girl. She has brown hair with brown and pink braids, as well as brown eyes.

Johnson was wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt and a multicolored backpack when last seen.

Anyone with information about the teen is asked to reach out to Oakdale police at 651-439-9381 or call 911.