Natalia Gabriel Mendoza, a 17-year-old Hispanic female from East Ridge, Tennessee, has been missing since January 8, 2024. She is described as 5 feet tall, about 160 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. The family reported her missing to the East Ridge Police Department a few days after she left home; the report was made by her brother, who is also her guardian.

Accounts say Natalia left after telling family she did not want to return to high school and wanted to enter the workforce. She left the residence on January 11, 2024, and there has been no communication from her since she was reported missing. The East Ridge Police Department is investigating and the family remains concerned for her safety and well-being.

If anyone has seen Natalia or has information about where she might be, please contact the East Ridge Police Department.