The Matthews Police Department has issued a social media plea to the public for assistance in locating a missing girl. Taliyah Anderson, born on November 6, 2009, was last seen wearing a red Budweiser sweatshirt, a dark undershirt, dark jeans, and black and white slippers. Standing approximately 5'3" and weighing around 130 lbs., she is identified as a black female with black hair and brown eyes. The department is urging anyone with information to come forward.
In a post published on their official Facebook page, the Matthews Police Department shared these details along with a request that anyone who might know anything about Anderson's whereabouts to contact them at 704-847-5555 or to dial 911. Their message emphasizes the importance of community awareness and involvement in cases of missing persons, especially when those missing are vulnerable youth. The police have not provided any additional information on the circumstances behind Anderson's disappearance.
Community members and the police alike are hoping for that Taliyah will be found safe and returned to her family. In the meantime, the Matthews Police Department continues to ask for the public’s assistance. Anyone with information regarding Taliyah Anderson's whereabouts—or anyone who has seen a girl matching her description—is encouraged to make contact with local authorities without hesitation.
