The Broward Sheriff's Office is actively conducting a search for Samya Harris, a 16-year-old girl reported missing from Lauderdale Lakes. According to a statement from the sheriff’s office, Harris was last seen in the early hours of Sunday around 1:30 a.m. near State Road 7 and Oakland Park Boulevard. This information was detailed in a report by WSVN on August 7.
MISSING PERSON: Have you seen 16yo Samya Harris? She was last seen around 1:30 a.m. on 8/4 in the area of State Road 7 and Oakland Park Boulevard in Lauderdale Lakes. She is 5’1” tall and weighs about 147 pounds. Call 954-321-4274 w/info. https://t.co/kEL0B1dCQi pic.twitter.com/NK4HzqI36b
— Broward Sheriff (@browardsheriff) August 8, 2024
Authorities describe Harris as standing 5 feet, 1 inch tall and weighing approximately 147 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes. Notably, she has a red ink tattoo with the word "Brittany" on her left forearm. The Broward Sheriff's Office did not provide a description of what Harris might have been wearing at the time she went missing. Anyone with information that could assist in locating Harris is encouraged to quickly contact Detective Leonard Charla at 954-321-4274 or the sheriff's office non-emergency number at 954-764-HELP (4357).
A social media call-out for assistance in the search has been disseminated, which also highlights Samya Harris' last known whereabouts and her description. The post from the official Broward Sheriff's Twitter account emphasizes the urgent nature of the community's help to find the teen.
The situation bears the weight of the unknown, with the community and authorities alike seeking to shed light on Harris's disappearance. Harris's last known location and physical characteristics are key pieces of information that the sheriff's office hopes will prompt public recognition and crucial tips to aid in her safe return. As the search continues, the public is urged to remain vigilant and report any relevant information they may have to the authorities.
