Authorities in Louisiana Asking for Help Locating Runaway Juvenile Last Seen January 2
Published January 03, 2023
Authorities in Louisiana Asking for Help Locating Runaway Juvenile Last Seen January 2
On January 3, 2023, the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office reported that investigators are attempting to locate a runaway juvenile, Abella Biedenharn, age 13.
Abella is described as a White female, 5’6” tall, and weighs 130 lbs. A clothing description is not available.
She was last seen in the area of West Old Arkansas Road in West Monroe on January 2, 2023.
Anyone with any information as to the whereabouts of Abella Biedenharn is asked to contact the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office at 318-329-1200.
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