Na’Ziyah Harris.Photo:Detroit Police Department
Detroit Police Department
A 13-year-old girl from the Detroit area has been missing for more than a month, and both authorities and loved ones are pleading for the public’s help.
Na’Ziyah Harris has been missing since Jan. 9, when she “was last seen in the area of Cornwall and 3 Mile Drive,”according to a bulletin from the Detroit Police Department.
The teen was last seen exiting a school bus, according tothe Associated Press. She was reported missing the following day, said Labrit Jackson, Chief of the Detroit Public Schools Community District’s Department of Public Safety, at apress conferenceon Wednesday.
Detroit Police were contacted after it was determined that the case went beyond the DPS’ jurisdiction, Jackson said.
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DPD Chief James White confirmed that he met with Jackson on Tuesday, and subsequently opted to take the lead on the investigation.
White said he is “very, very concerned,” having been briefed on “a number of different factors.”
Various local agencies will be assisting the DPD as the investigation continues, White added. “That’s the goal here, is to do everything we can to bring her home.”
Deputy Chief Kari Sloan also expressed “deep concern for the welfare and safety” of the missing teen. She said police are re-examining and re-interviewing all witnesses and asked anyone with information about the case to contact police.
Na’Ziyah’s grandmother is also asking anyone with information about her granddaughter’s disappearance to contact the police. Anette said members of the community have been passing out flyers, knocking on doors and placing phone calls in hopes of bringing Na’Ziyah home.
“If we all can come together and help find her, I’m telling you, we can make a difference,” she added.
“Just bring her home please,” Na’Ziyah’s grandmother said Wednesday. “That’s all I’m asking.”
source: people.com
