The DeKalb County Police Department is actively seeking assistance from the public in locating three teenagers who have gone missing in separate incidents. In the span of one week, each of the 13-year-olds disappeared from their homes, triggering a search effort to find them.
Families and authorities are concerned about the sudden disappearance of these young individuals. Kennedy was last seen on February 7, near Meadow Wood Court in Lithonia, "wearing a black hoodie, tights, and black Crocs," according to Atlanta News First. She is described as standing 4 feet, 9 inches tall, weighing 140 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. Stanley was also reported missing the same day, after leaving his home near Corner Shoals Drive in Decatur, Atlanta News First reports, he is 5 feet, 4 inches tall, weighs 140 pounds, and also has brown eyes and black hair, last seen in a black jacket and blue jeans. The third teen, Devon, vanished earlier on February 2 from Albans Court in Lithonia.
A spokesperson from the DeKalb County Police Department stated that, as of now, these cases do not seem to be connected. "There is 'nothing sinister going on,'" and the posting on social media of all missing persons or runaways under the age of 13 is part of the department's "internal policy," the spokesperson informed Atlanta News First.
If anybody has information regarding the whereabouts of these children, they are urged to contact law enforcement immediately. The DeKalb County Police Department's Special Victims Unit can be reached at (770) 724-7710. In the event of sighting any of the missing children, the public is asked to, call 911 right away, or reach out to the authorities at the aforementioned contact number. Concerning the missing girl, Kennedy, her description was also relayed through WJCL, further emphasizing the urgency in seeking her safe return.
