Search ongoing for missing Banning teen

BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) - Concerns mounted today regarding the welfare of a 16-year-old girl who disappeared after leaving her home in Banning.   

Juliet Ruiz was last seen at about 9:40 p.m. Saturday leaving the Peppertree Apartments at 456 E. Nicolet St., according to the Banning Police Department.

Her whereabouts were unknown Tuesday.   

Ruiz stands around 5-feet-2 inches tall, weighs 100 pounds and has brown hair. She was last seen wearing a black puffer jacket and black pants.   

Anyone with information on her whereabouts was asked to contact the department at 951-922-3170.