The following information was provided by Watkin's mother and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. We do not yet have confirmation from police.
Name: Monica Watkins
Age: 14
Date last seen: Jan. 29
Last known location: Leaving her home in Virginia Beach around 5:25 a.m.
Physical description: 5 feet 2 inches, 130 lbs, wearing a black coat and 2 long French braids
More details: Her mother said she posted on a private Instagram page that she wanted to run away and asked if there was anyone she could stay with.
Anyone with information is asked to call a Virginia Beach missing persons detective at 757-385-4101.
Note: As News 3 anchor Jessica Larché has reported in her extensive missing persons coverage, just because a child ran away does not mean they are not in danger.
