The California Highway Patrol has issued an Ebony Alert for 16-year-old Cherish Williams, who has been missing since last Saturday. According to the alert, Williams was last seen near 98th Avenue and Lyndhurst Street in Oakland, Alameda County. The CHP activated the alert on behalf of the Oakland Police Department and is focused on the regions of Alameda, Contra Costa, and San Francisco counties.
Cherish Williams is described as a Black female, 5 feet 3 inches tall, weighing 165 pounds, with burgundy hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a black jacket, a black t-shirt, gray sweatpants, and black and gray shoes. The CHP notification indicates that Williams is believed to be traveling on foot.
Residents and individuals in the affected counties are urged to be on the lookout for Cherish Williams. Authorities ask anyone who has seen Williams or has information regarding her whereabouts to call 9-1-1 immediately, as per CHP Alerts' social media post.
EBONY ALERT - Alameda, Contra Costa, and San Francisco Counties
— CHP - Alerts (@CHPAlerts) March 10, 2025
Last seen: 98th Avenue and Lyndhurst Street, Oakland @oaklandpoliceca
IF SEEN, CALL 9-1-1 pic.twitter.com/VY1IqVAWCo
