The search intensifies for 16-year-old Savonna Kocen who has been missing for just over two weeks in Port St. Lucie, as local authorities reach out to the public for assistance. Kocen was last seen early on the afternoon of June 4 in the neighborhood of SW Janette Avenue, CBS12 reports. The Port St. Lucie Police Department has provided a description of the young girl as 4'11” tall and around 145 pounds, with brown hair, brown eyes, and last seen wearing a black shirt, black sweatpants, and black slides, additionally carrying a black backpack, this based on Port St. Lucie Police Department recent post on X.
PSLPD Searching for Missing Endangered Juvenile
— Port St. Lucie PD (@PSLPolice) June 18, 2024
16-year-old Savonna Kocen was last seen June 4th, 2024 around 2:18 pm in the 1900 block of SW Janette Ave.
Savonna is 4’11” and weighs 115 lbs. She has brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a black shirt, black… pic.twitter.com/T45DSsSVRg
There appears to be some discrepancy regarding the teen's weight, as another description from Port St. Lucie Police Department indicates she is 115 pounds, while both reports agree on her height and distinguishing features the two publications diverge on this detail and have put out a plea for any information leading to her whereabouts, urging anyone who can help to step forward. If you or someone you know has information on Savonna’s whereabouts, contact Detective Andrew Zamfino at (772) 871-5230 or, for those wishing to remain anonymous, reach out to Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers at 800-273-8477.
The community and the Port St. Lucie Police Department continue to disseminate Savonna's information through various platforms, including social media, in hopes that increased awareness will yield new leads. The Port St. Lucie Police Department's Facebook page has been instrumental in spreading her picture, with local residents sharing the post in an attempt to aid the search efforts, which have thus far yielded no new information.
The Port St. Lucie Police Department has underscored the gravity of the situation, classifying Kocen as a missing endangered juvenile confirming the urgency of finding her, as the longer she remains missing, the more concern grows around her well-being. Anyone who might have seen Savonna or her who has information regarding her potential whereabouts is encouraged to come forward, this not only a plea from the authorities but a reflection of a community's hope to see a young girl returned to safety..
