Sanford, N.C. — Sanford police are searching for a Southern Lee High School student missing for nearly a week.
Crystal Cherry, 16, was last seen around 8 p.m. Friday at her home on Courtland Drive. When her mother went to check on her about three hours later, the teen was gone along with some of her belongings.
Family member said the teen had never done anything like this before.
Police say they have not issued an Amber Alert because there were no signs of foul play.




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December 30, 2011 1:55 p.m.
Having said that - IF this child is running away from an abusive or difficulty environment - that's a different story. Then she needs all the help the authorities can provide.
I hope she is found safe and everything works out for her and her family.
December 30, 2011 12:28 p.m.
December 30, 2011 10:55 a.m.
BE SENSIBLE WHEN MAKING COMMENTS. YOUR COMMENT IS NOT FUNNY AT ALL. A YOUNG GIRL IS MISSING. HOW WOULD YOU FEEL IF IT WAS YOUR DAUGHTER, NEICE, OR COUSIN? REALLY, WHY AREN'T YOU SAYING ANYTHING NOW? ALL TALK AS USUAL.
December 30, 2011 10:55 a.m.
December 30, 2011 10:48 a.m.