Teacher wanted for allegedly running off with teen

Friday, September 23, 2016
GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas -- A former teacher in north Texas is in hot water after he is accused of running off with a teenage girl.

Michael Perez, 25, is allegedly on the run with a 16-year-old female student, Amy Botton.
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Police say the two met at Grand Prairie High School, where Perez worked as a math teacher.

When the school district found out about their alleged relationship, he was fired.
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Now the two are allegedly together but nowhere to be found. Police say they are worried about Botton's well being.

They are believed to be driving in a black or grey Toyota Camry, but police do not have a license plate.
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