Police Searching for Missing Hamden Teen

From the Hamden Police Department:

Hamden Police is asking for the public’s help in locating Chelesa Austin, 16, who resides at an Aspen Glen Drive address in Hamden.

Austin is described as a black female, 5’3”, 120 lbs., brown eyes, black hair, light complexion, possibly wearing a red and white baseball cap. She was last seen on Sept. 24 at approximately 6:50 a.m.

Austin is believed to be with a friend, . Hamden Police believe that they may be in New York. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Hamden Police Department Special Victims Unit, Detective Stephen Rossacci at 203-230-4000.