Authorities in Louisiana Asking for Help Locating Teen Missing Since December 3
Published December 05, 2022
Authorities in Louisiana Asking for Help Locating Teen Missing Since December 3
Louisiana - On December 5, 2022, the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office announced that it is requesting the public's assistance in locating a runaway juvenile, Za'Nayla Rocheal Martin.
Za'Nayla is a 14-year-old black female, with black hair and brown eyes. Za'Nayla is 4' 11" tall and weighs approximately 115 pounds.
According to authorities, on Monday, December 5, 2022, Za'Nayla was reported missing from her residence located in the Pineville, Louisiana area. Za'Nayla was last seen Saturday, December 3, 2022, wearing a red polo shirt, Khaki pants, and tan suede army boots.
Authorities are asking anyone who has seen or has information about Za'Nayla Rocheal Martin to contact Detective John Goulart at (318) 641-6007, the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office at (318) 473-6700, or local law enforcement.
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