The Indian River County Sheriff's Office is intensifying efforts to find Shayla Vickery, a 17-year-old girl reported missing since Monday night, with the community's assistance being sought in this urgent matter.
Shayla was last seen around 9:00 PM on Monday, February 16, departing from her home and was possibly heading eastward in the vicinity of 12th Street and 20th Avenue in Vero Beach; she was wearing a black shirt adorned with Bob Ross imagery and black shorts at the time of her disappearance according to CBS12 and an alert posted on the Indian River County Sheriff's Office.
Officials have released a description of Shayla Vickery, noting she stands at 5'7, weighs approximately 140 pounds, and has black hair with blue eyes, sharing this information in the hope that it will help citizens identify her.
The Indian River County Sheriff's Office requests that anyone with information regarding Shayla's whereabouts contact Detective P. Daugherty at 772-978-6240; moreover, Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers is another avenue where tips can be shared anonymously by dialing 1-800-273-8477, making it easier for individuals to come forward with any relevant information they may have.
The community's participation is crucial, so residents and the public at large are encouraged to circulate Shayla's information and contribute to the effort of bringing her home safely, a community effort that relies heavily on the eyes and ears of the public to aid in these searches.
