(WWJ) Authorities are asking for tips from the public to help them recover a runaway teen, missing for nearly a month.

According to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office,15-year-old Serenity Sturman did not return to Oakland County Children's Village after leaving on a day pass privilege to visit family in Ypsilanti.

She ran away according to family members, who reported it to authorities, the sheriff's office said.

Sturman — who was was last seen Saturday, Feb. 8 in Ypsilanti — is described as 5'7'' tall and weighing around 130 lbs., with brown hair and hazel eyes.

Two photos of the missing teen were released on Tuesday, as the search continues.

Anyone who has seen Sturman or who has information as to her whereabouts is asked to call the OCSO at 248-858-4950.