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Detroit Police Appeal for Help to Find Missing Teenager with Bipolar Disorder

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Published on August 28, 2024
Detroit Police Appeal for Help to Find Missing Teenager with Bipolar DisorderSource: Facebook/Detroit Police Department's Missing

The Detroit Police Department is seeking public assistance in locating 17-year-old Kaliyah Lofton-Battles, reported missing since Sunday from Detroit's west side. Lofton-Battles was last seen at her home in the 16800 block of Rutherford, near W. McNichols and Grove St., according to police. She is a Black female, about 5'6'' tall, and weighs 230 lbs., she has long black hair and brown eyes. Her last known outfit included a white t-shirt and blue jean shorts. Her mother, on informing the authorities, highlighted that Kaliyah lives with bipolar disorder.

Those who may have information regarding Kaliyah's whereabouts can contact Commander Dietrich Lever of the Detroit Police Department's 8th Precinct at 313-596-5840. The Detroit Police Department's Missing Persons unit stressed the importance of community support in their Facebook post, urging anyone with potential leads to reach out or call 911.

For individuals preferring to remain anonymous, there are options. As shared by Audacy, tipsters can dial the Crime Stoppers line at 1-800-Speak Up (800-773-2587), or submit information anonymously through Crime Stoppers of Michigan official website.