Authorities searching for Cherokee County 13-year-old who disappeared nearly a month ago

CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ga. — The search continues for a teenager who disappeared in early October.

Cherokee County Schools police officials told Channel 2 Action News they are looking for 13-year-old Gladis Escobar of Canton, who was last seen leaving a Creekview High School football game willingly with another student on Oct. 6.

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Since her disappearance, authorities said she has posted on social media photos of herself with a changed appearance.

Officials said although she is not believed to be in danger, her family misses her and wants her to come home.

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No further information has been released.

Anyone with information regarding Escobar’s disappearance is asked to call 911.

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