Search Continues for 13-Year-Old Girl Missing from Gary
Background
The Indiana State Police has issued a Silver Alert for a missing 13-year-old girl believed to be in extreme danger.
Missing Since August
Ja’Niyah McMichael was last seen on August 11, and authorities, including the Gary Police Department, the FBI, and the Department of Child Services, have been collaborating to investigate her disappearance.
Search Efforts
A search warrant was executed on Saturday, months after Ja’Niyah’s disappearance. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has been involved in the search.
Description
Ja’Niyah is described as a Black girl, standing 4-foot-3 inches tall and weighing 101 pounds.
Investigation
Further details about the court-approved search warrant have been limited to “preserve the integrity of the case,” according to Gary officials.
Public Urged to Stop Spreading Misinformation
Officials are urging the public to stop spreading misinformation on social media, as it could hurt the investigation.
How to Help
Anyone with information on Ja’Niyah’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Gary Police Department at (219) 881-1229, the Department of Child Services Hotline at (800) 800-5556, or the FBI at (800) 225-5324, or submit tips online at www.tips.fbi.gov.
Conclusion
The search for Ja’Niyah McMichael continues, and authorities are urging the public to remain vigilant and provide any information that may help bring her home safely.
FAQs
Q: When was Ja’Niyah last seen?
A: Ja’Niyah was last seen on August 11.
Q: What is the description of Ja’Niyah?
A: Ja’Niyah is described as a Black girl, standing 4-foot-3 inches tall and weighing 101 pounds.
Q: Who is investigating Ja’Niyah’s disappearance?
A: Authorities, including the Gary Police Department, the FBI, and the Department of Child Services, are investigating Ja’Niyah’s disappearance.
Q: How can I help find Ja’Niyah?
A: Anyone with information on Ja’Niyah’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Gary Police Department, the Department of Child Services, or the FBI, or submit tips online at www.tips.fbi.gov.
