Melissa Burgess
Melissa Burgess

Bradford, Vt. — The Bradford Police Department is seeking the public’s help in finding a missing 14-year-old girl.

According to a Wednesday posting on Vermont Missing Persons, Melissa Burgess was last seen around 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday at her residence.

She may be wearing a leather coat and black jeans. She is described as 5-foot-2 and 135 pounds with dyed red hair and glasses. Police at this time don’t suspect foul play, but are concerned for her well-being. She may be with an adult male neighbor, according to police. Anyone with information about her whereabouts is urged to call the Bradford Police Department at 802-222-4680.

— Staff report