JACKSON COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) – The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing teen from Carbondale.

15 year old Alexus Perez was reported missing around 3:30 am on February 18th.

She is described as a Hispanic female, black hair, 5 feet tall and 145 pounds.

She was last seen wearing  a black hooded sweatshirt with a tie-dye smiley face and black Hello Kitty pajama pants. She may be carrying a black backpack and a green sling style bag with a monkey on it. 

Police believe she may be traveling to the area of Carterville or Rockford Illinois.

Anyone with any information should contact the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office.