The City of Oakley Police Department has issued an Ebony Alert for Ariyah Mourning, a 17-year-old girl who ran away from home and has been missing since February 15. According to the department's official X account, Mourning is 5 feet 1 inch tall, weighs 108 pounds, and was last seen wearing a dark leather jacket and black leggings.
Ebony Alert: If anybody knows any information about Ariyah Mourning or her whereabouts, please call the Oakley Police Department at 925-625-8060 and reference case number 24-376. pic.twitter.com/mZhZu8hjCT
— City of Oakley (@CityofOakley) February 18, 2024
Authorities began their search on February 17 after family members reported her absence to the police. The young girl vanished from her residence on the 400 block of Rocky Mountain Way, leaving in an unspecified direction. Mourning's sudden departure wasn't immediately reported to the police by her parents, who believed she would return home on her own, a behavior she’s exhibited in the past. Despite the delay, the California Highway Patrol was notified, and shortly after, an Ebony Alert was issued in hopes of finding her.
Residents in the area and those with any potential information about Mourning's whereabouts are urged to assist. The Oakley Police Department requests that tips or leads be directed to their line at 925-625-8060, referencing case number 24-376. The community's cooperation is vital in ensuring the safe return of Ariyah Mourning to her family.
As the investigation continues, the Oakley Police has not released further details about the circumstances surrounding Mourning's disappearance. Anyone who might have seen Mourning or has information about her current location is encouraged to come forward.
