Tristyn Asher: Search underway for 17-year-old last seen in Toledo area, may be accompanied by a male

A search is underway to locate 17-year-old Tristyn Alexandria Asher, who has been missing since October 8 in the Toledo area. Asher, who stands 5 ft 2 inches tall and weighs approximately 135 pounds, has brown eyes, brown hair, and pale skin. Her mother, Jennifer Asher, believes that her homeschooled daughter may have run away from their home and could be in the Toledo area or possibly traveling out of state to Michigan, Washington, or Colorado.

Jennifer hopes that Asher's return will allow her to receive necessary medical treatment for various health concerns. However, Jennifer has not disclosed these issues due to her daughter's privacy. A neighbor reportedly saw a "strange man" near the Asher residence days before the teen's disappearance. Jennifer suspects that Asher may have been accompanied by a male she had been in contact with, and fears that people she may be with could be harming her.

Anyone with information on Asher's whereabouts is urged to contact the Toledo police or the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children directly.