Md. police search for missing 13-year-old girl

COLUMBIA, Md. - Howard County police are looking for a missing teenager from Columbia, and they are asking for the public's help to find her.

Jaylen Gallman, 13, was last seen leaving her home in the 10000 block of Daystar Court on December 28. Her family reported her missing when she did not return home as expected.

Police are concerned for her welfare because she has a health condition that requires medication.

Gallman is described as a black female, 5-foot-1, 155 pounds, with brown eyes, black and pink hair and a nose ring. She was last seen wearing a black jump suit with white stripes and may also have a black peacoat, police said.

Anyone with information about the disappearance is asked to call 911.