Search for missing teen in Brooklyn

BROOKLYN (WABC) -- Police are asking for help finding Laquana Lawton, a 13-year-old girl from Brooklyn.

She was last seen on Saturday, July 2, 2011 at approximately 1 a.m. leaving 131 Belmont Avenue in Brooklyn.

Lawton is 5'4" and weighs 180 lbs. She was wearing a black sundress, and sandals. Lawton is also in good physical condition.

Her family says she has been diagnosed with a bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. She has not been on her daily medications since July 1st.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477). You can also submit tips by logging onto Crime Stoppers' website at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting tips to "CRIMES (274637)", and then entering "TIP577".

All calls are strictly confidential.

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