The Oakland Police Department confirmed today, that Leela Marie Givens, a 46-year-old woman reported missing since October 20, has been found safe. News of her safe recovery resulted from a collaboration between the police, the local community, and the media. Givens, last reported in the Plymouth Street area in Oakland, California, was found thanks to a widespread awareness campaign powered by these collective efforts, as mentioned in a tweet by the Oakland Police Department.
SAFELY LOCATED
— Oakland Police Dept. (@oaklandpoliceca) October 23, 2023
Thanks to our community and media partners, Leela Marie Givens is no longer a #Missing Person.
She has been safely located. pic.twitter.com/SRAQVVBz1i
While her attire during her disappearance was not known, Givens was described as a Caucasian woman, about 5'6" tall, weighing around 350 pounds, with blonde hair and blue eyes. She had mental health challenges although physically healthy, as expressed by her family, as reported by Hoodline.
The police department had solicited public assistance, seeking details that could help locate Givens. Frequent communication with the community, primarily through social media, underscored the value of coordination between law enforcement, media, and the general public, according to Hoodline.
