The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is seeking help from the public to locate a missing teenager, 16-year-old Mae’Asia Jarrett, last seen today. Details provided by IMPD News describe Mae'Asia as 5 feet tall and 80 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. She was wearing a rainbow bonnet, tan tank top, gray pants, and purple slippers at her last known location in the 3600 block of Baltimore Avenue.
Authorities have expressed particular concern for Mae'Asia's well-being, stating that she "may be in need of medical attention." The IMPD is urging anyone with information to immediately call 911. Providing more pathways to assist, the IMPD has also shared phone numbers for their Missing Persons Unit and for Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana, along with digital options to quickly and anonymously report tips through a mobile app or website.
In their public plea, IMPD released Mae’Asia’s photo, hoping that it will aid in her swift and safe return. Individuals are encouraged to closely scrutinize the image of Jarrett and be on alert in their local communities. Information can turn out to be invaluable as IMPD has stressed that public participation can often make a critical difference in cases like these.
The IMPD has not yet provided any further details on the circumstances surrounding Mae'Asia's disappearance. The community is reminded to spread awareness and come forward to "immediately call 911" if they to happen to identify her. Additional contact methods include the IMPD Missing Persons Unit at 317.327.6160, and Crime Stoppers at 317.262.8477 or (TIPS). For anonymity and convenience, tips can also be submitted via the P3tips mobile app for Apple and Android phones, or through the CrimeTips.org website.
