Three Juvenile Girls Reported as Runaways in Shreveport
SHREVEPORT, La. – Authorities in Shreveport are seeking community assistance in the search for three juvenile girls reported as runaways. The Shreveport Police Department (SPD) confirmed that the children, aged 15, 13, and 12, were last seen in the vicinity of the 5100 block of Monkhouse Drive during the early hours of Wednesday, April 24, 2024.
Individual Descriptions of The Girls
The children have been identified as 15-year-old Hadayza Smith, 13-year-old Hajerrica Smither, and 12-year-old Hataja Smith.
Hadayza Smith
Hadayza is approximately 5′8″ tall, weighing about 120 lbs. She has distinctive brown eyes and brown hair. She was last seen wearing a red hoodie and black leggings.
Hajerrica Smither
Hajerrica stands 5′4″ tall and weighs about 100 lbs. Like her older sister, she has brown eyes and brown hair. The 13-year-old was last in red shorts and a gray hoodie.
Hataja Smith
Hataja, the youngest amongst the three, stands 5′ tall and weighs around 130 lbs. She too possesses brown eyes and brown hair and was clad in pink sweatpants and a gray hoodie when she was last seen.
Call for Community Assistance
Authorities believe that public assistance can be instrumental in locating these girls. Hence, they are urging anyone with information about their whereabouts to contact SPD at the earliest. The department can be reached at 318-673-7300.
As these young girls are vulnerable and subject to potential dangers, the urgency of the matter is elevated. The concerned departments together with the community are hoping to bring these girls safely back home soon.
Parental Notice
The families of the three girls are appealing for their safe return and have acknowledged the importance of community efforts in assisting the police. They have also shown appreciation for the Shreveport Police Department’s active role in tracing their daughters and have extended their gratitude for the public’s goodwill and concern.
Furthermore, they request the public to respect their privacy during this challenging time and have expressed their faith in law enforcement officials and pray for their daughters’ safe return.
Updates of any progress in the search for the three missing juveniles will be provided as and when they come in. The focus currently, however, remains on prioritizing the girls’ safety and ensuring their swift return to their concerned families.