The Detroit Police Department is conducting a search for 14-year-old Daeona Kingston, who has been missing since the weekend after she left her home in Detroit and did not return. In a plea for public assistance, the department has described Kingston as a Black female, around 4'11" tall and weighing approximately 115 lbs, with brown hair and brown eyes.
Last seen on Saturday, in the 16100 block of Strathmoor near Hubbell Ave. and Puritan, she was reported missing following her lack of return. The teen was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black Adidas pants, and black Crocs shoes at the time of her disappearance according to a statement obtained by WWJ Newsradio.
The Detroit Police are asking anyone with information about Daeona Kingston to contact Commander Anthony O'Rourke of the 2nd Precinct at 313-596-5240. They emphasize that the well-being of the young girl is of utmost concern and prompt reporting of any potential leads could be critical in locating her.
For those who wish to provide information anonymously, tips can be directed to the Crime Stoppers line at 1-800-Speak Up (800-773-2587), or through an online submission which, can be accessed at Crime Stoppers of Michigan. The information around Kingston's disappearance was also shared on the Detroit Police Department's Missing Persons Facebook page, urging the community to aid in the search for the missing teen.
Community members and activists alike call for increased awareness and action when it comes to locating missing youths and ensuring their safe return. More details and updates regarding Daeona Kingston's case can be found by following the Detroit Police Department's Missing Persons page.
