The NYPD has issued a call for assistance in locating Saraya Ayon, a 17-year-old female who was reported missing in Manhattan. Ayon was last seen near West 62nd Street in New York City on October 9. She is described as having black hair, standing 5 feet 3 inches tall, and weighing approximately 130 pounds. The request for public assistance was disseminated through the NYPD Missing Persons' post on X yesterday.
#Manhattan #NY #Missing Saraya Ayon, F/H-17YO, BLK hair, 5'03", 130lbs & last seen, near West 62 Street #NYC on 10-09-24. Any Info please call 800-577-Tips #NYPD #Bronx #Brooklyn #Queens #StatenIsland pic.twitter.com/S4yeE35Srw
— NYPD Missing Persons (@NYPDMissing) December 5, 2024
Family and friends of Saraya Ayon have been grappling with her absence, her disappearance brings to the forefront the potent issue of missing youths in the city which is an ongoing concern, particularly among minority communities.
The NYPD Missing Persons Squad is urging anyone with information about Saraya's whereabouts to come forward as swiftly as possible, tapping into the collective power of community vigilance; there is an avenue for anonymous tips through calling the designated hotline at 800-577-TIPS.
