Have you seen Payton Mason? Missing Brantford girl last seen Monday

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

Payton Mason was last seen by her family at 1 p.m. Monday in Brantford, police said.

She is known to frequent Charlie Ward Park, North Park Collegiate, a retail plaza at 225 Fairview Dr., Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, Banbury Heights Public School and Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School on Brantwood Park Road.

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

Police are concerned for her well-being.

If seen, members of the public are asked to immediately call police at 519-756-7050.

To remain anonymous contact Brant-Brantford Crime Stoppers at1-800-222-8477 or crimestoppersbb.com.

Nicole O'Reilly is a crime and justice reporter at The Spectator. noreilly@thespec.com