UPDATE: Police Search for 'Possibly Endangered' Teen

are searching for a Rumford girl they believe is possibly endangered.

Officers have been looking for since Friday night, according to Sgt. Bruce Atwell. The location of the 14-year-old girl is still unknown after speaking with family and friends. Police say it's imperative to find her as she has been writing messages online that implicate she may hurt herself. 

"The status of the investigation increased to 'possibly endangered,'" Sgt. Atwell said, noting she was originally considered a runaway. "She may have made some mention of harming herself."

Her mother was told her daughter was going to Rite-Aid on Thursday night. According to police, Alexis stayed with a friend in Seekonk that night.

Alexis is five foot, four inches and weighs approximately 110 pounds. She was last seen wearing blue jeans and a brown, hooded sweatshirt. She tends to spend time in Seekonk, Providence, East Providence, North Providence.

Those with tips are encouraged to call the East Providence Police at 401-435-7601.