Police in Stillwater are asking for the public's help in locating a missing resident.

Authorities said 24-year-old Abby Russell was last seen at her residence near Hwy. 95 and Poplar Street around midnight on Friday. Police responded to a report of her missing at approximately 2 this morning. They said extensive ground and air searches were conducted.

A shift supervisor answering calls in Washington County said authorities believe Russell walked away on her own accord.

Russell is described as 5-foot-7 and 150 pounds, with shoulder-length brown hair and green eyes. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to call the Stillwater Police Department at 651-351-4900.

Pam Louwagie @pamlouwagie