Authorities are seeking the public's assistance to locate Natalee Perez, age 12. Natalee was last seen on Friday, March 5th at the Freehold Raceway Mall.

According to the Freehold Police Department, Perez is 5'2", weighs around 180 pounds and has brown hair and green eyes. Officials say the preteen ran away from home.

Those with information about Perez's whereabouts are asked to call (732) 462-7500 or the Monmouth County Crime Stoppers hotline at (800) 671-4400.