Authorities Search For 12-Year-Old Girl In Need Of Medication

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — Authorities are searching for a 12-year-old girl who needs her medication and who was last seen Wednesday night at her home in Southeast Los Angeles.

Denise Torres reportedly left her residence, located in the 200 block of 29th Street, at about 9:45 p.m. on Wednesday, according to Los Angeles police officials.

Denise is described as Hispanic, standing at 5 feet 2 inches tall, and weighing about 190 pounds. She has black har and brown eyes.

She is reportedly in need of medication for an undisclosed medical condition, according to police.

Anyone who may have seen Denise is asked to call detectives at (323) 846-6676, or (877) LAPD-247.