The search for 26-year-old Daja Lucas continues as she remains missing with no new leads since a sighting on New Year's Eve; the Missing Persons Unit of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD) is urgently requesting public assistance. Daja, who struggles with mental health issues, vanished from her home in the 3700 block of Texas on December 17, at around 11 a.m., and was later seen the same day in the 2800 block of Lemp, standing on a porch according to SLMPD.
Despite an exhaustive search by the SLMPD along Gravois Road where Daja was reportedly last seen, efforts to locate her have been without success, and law enforcement officers are working in collaboration with adjacent jurisdictions that share parts of Gravois Road, this coordination reflects the continuing effort to find Daja and bring her home to safety. Investigations have been comprehensive, comprising numerous strategies, and in the wake of this, authorities underline the importance of any information that could lead to Daja—so critical at this stage of her disappearance.
Daja Lucas is easily recognizable by her distinct tattoos: "Timothy" on her right bicep and "Mike" on her chest, as per SLMPD. On the day she disappeared, Daja was wearing a black nightgown and blue-green socks, the exact clothing captured in photos dispersed by the SLMPD for public recognition. The concern is heightened by the belief that she may not respond to her real name if approached.
Community members who might catch a glimpse of Daja should act without hesitation, calling 911 is crucial for immediate response as every moment counts in searching for someone who has been missing for an extended period, and who might be in urgent need of help given her mental health challenges.
The call for assistance remains persistent: anyone with knowledge of Daja Lucas's whereabouts is encouraged to step forward. As the search wears on, the SLMPD continues to implore the public—look closely, listen intently, and report immediately any sign of Daja. To share information, please contact authorities directly by dialing 911.
