Laura Lynn Thompson now missing 14 years, New Castle, Pennsylvania

One thing I have noticed about "runaways" is that they may be gone for a while, but they are usually found safe. However, when someone has been gone for this long, it seems very serious indeed. Also, teenagers can sometimes be presumed to be runaways when it is not necessarily the case. Or, someone might leave home voluntarily, but they can be put into danger. (Case in point: Tanya Kach.) So, please, take time to get to know Laura and study her picture before you write her off as just another runaway, and please call one of the numbers below if you think you may have seen her.
Photo, age progression, and information from The Charley Project:

Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: January 7, 1993 from New Castle, Pennsylvania
Classification: Endangered Runaway
Date Of Birth: April 5, 1977
Age: 15 years old
Height and Weight: 5'6, 140 pounds
Distinguishing Characteristics: Caucasian female. Red hair, blue
eyes. Thompson has a light-colored birthmark at her hairline on the back of her
neck.

Details of Disappearance
Thompson was last seen in New Castle,
Pennsylvania on January 7, 1993. Authorities believe she left of her own accord.
Thompson has never been heard from again. She does not have a history as a
runaway. Few details are available in Thompson's case.

Investigating Agency
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
New Castle Police Department
724-658-4741

You can also call the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
You can print a poster of Laura here.