RALEIGH 5/11/2023 8:11 PM -- The Stanly County Sheriff's Office is searching for a missing child: Stephanie Michele Morton.

Stephanie Michele Morton is a 16-year-old, White, Female, approximately 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighing 175 pounds. She has red hair, and blue eyes

The victim is believed to be with: Duane Howard Bartlett.

Duane Howard Bartlett is described as 30 years old, White, Male. driving a red in color passenger car

If you have any information regarding this case, call the Stanly County Sheriff's Office immediately at (704) 986-3700, or call 911 or* HP.