15-year-old Chicago girl missing

November 8, 2009 (CHICAGO) (WLS) -- Chicago police are searching for Marquita Newton of the city's South Side.

Authorities say Marquita Newton, 15, may be in the vicinity of 72nd Street and Racine, 74th Street and Stewart, or 69th Street and Ada. According to police, Newton was last seen on October 28 wearing a black fur jacket with fur on the hood, a dark green shirt and tan pants. Police say she was also carrying a red book bag.

Authorities describe Marquita Newton as 5ft. 6 inches tall, 155 lbs., with a medium complexion, brown eyes and black hair. Her date of birth is March 9, 1994.

Anyone with information in the case is asked to call Area 2 police at (312) 747-8274.

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