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FRANKLIN, NJ—Nearly a month after 17-year-old-Franklin resident Myriam Rodriguez went missing, the Franklin Township Police Department is now asking for the public’s help in finding her.

A Nixle alert was released by the Township at 2:18pm on December 3, along with a press release from the Franklin Township Police Department.

"An investigation conducted by detectives indicates that Myriam ran away and is possibly in the New Brunswick area," read the statements.

Rodriguez was last seen on Wednesday November 5, after she left her school, Franklin High School, at the end of the day.

She is described as a Hispanic female, 5’2” 180 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.

New Brunswick officials did not immediately respond to questions about the case.

Anyone who has any information on Myriam’s whereabouts, or has contacted her through phone or social media is encouraged to contact Franklin Police Detective Mark Keller at (732)-873-5533 extension 3148, or the Franklin Township Police Dispatch Center at 732-873-2300.