Niagara police search for missing teen from Niagara Falls

UPDATE:

In an update released on Jan. 27, Niagara police say Gwen Ciuffo has been located and is safe.

Niagara police are searching for a missing teen from Niagara Falls.

Police say 13-year-old Gwen Ciuffo was last seen Tuesday afternoon, around 3:30 p.m., in the area of Fern Ave. and Bristol Cres.

She is not dressed for the weather and was last seen wearing black leggings and a black hooded sweatshirt.

She is believed to be travelling by foot.

Police and her family are concerned for her well-being.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at (905) 688-4111, dial option 3, extension 1009994.