CHULA VISTA, Calif. - Chula Vista police are searching for a missing 16-year-old girl.

Cassandra Garcia was last seen at her home in Chula Vista Sunday morning, according to police.

It is believed that she may be headed to Los Angeles to visit a male friend.

The 16-year-old made contact with her family Sunday evening and said she was at a Los Angeles area bus stop.

Garcia was last seen wearing a white dress, leopard print belt, brown shoes.  She has brown hair and she normally wears it in a braid.

If you have any information, please contact the Chula Vista police department at 619-691-5151.