Sheriff's Office issues alert for missing child

The Jasper County Sheriff's Office has issued an alert for a missing child.

17-year-old Taylor Bodine was last seen leaving her home address in Joplin.

The type of clothing she was wearing at the time is unknown.  The Sheriff's office says she possibly was headed to California by bus.

She is a white female, 5 feet, 2 inches tall, 170 lbs. with brown hair and brown eyes.

If you have any information or if located, contact 911 or the Jasper County Sheriff's office at (417) 358-8177 or (4176) 359-9100.