Update: Monica Watkins has been found and is with family, according to her mother.
The following information was provided by Watkin's mother and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, but Virginia Beach police confirmed they are investigating this case.
Name: Monica Watkins
Age: 14
Date last seen: Jan. 29
Last known location: Leaving her home near Independence Boulevard and Witchduck 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.
