Brantford police seek missing 13-year-old girl

UPDATE: Police have safely located 13-year-old Payton Mason.

Brantford police are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing 13-year-old girl.

Officers say Payton Mason was last seen on Monday around 1 p.m. in Brantford.

Mason is known to often go to Charlie Ward Park, North Park Collegiate, Retail Plaza, Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, Banbury Elementary School and Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School.

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She is described as white, approximately five-foot-nine and 150 lbs with curly, brown hair. Mason was last seen carrying a grey Puma brand backpack and wearing black pants and black shoes.

Police are concerned for the well-being of Mason.

Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts is asked to contact police at 519 756 7050.

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