A 13-year-old girl who was the subject of an urgent missing persons alert earlier this week has been found safe and in good health, according to the Milwaukee Police Department (MPD).
Jamyla Norwood had been reported missing on Monday, July 28, after a series of disturbing messages and threats led her family to fear for her safety.
Authorities classified her as “critically missing and endangered” following a report from her mother, who said she received text messages from unknown numbers claiming her daughter was dead.
According to the police report, during a phone call with Jamyla, her mother overheard a female voice in the background threatening to beat the teen and push her down the stairs. The call then disconnected, and Jamyla’s whereabouts remained unknown for nearly two days.
She was last believed to be near 24th and Burleigh on Milwaukee’s north side and had no money or means of transportation, according to police. A community-wide alert was issued urging anyone with information to contact MPD’s District 5.
By Wednesday, MPD confirmed that the teen had been located and is in good health. Authorities did not release further details about where she was found or the circumstances of her recovery, but explained that the investigation is ongoing.
The original disappearance prompted community concern and swift action from police, highlighting the importance of public cooperation in responding to missing youth cases.
Jamyla was described as Black, 5’3”, 120 pounds, and last seen wearing a pink bonnet, black T-shirt, blue jeans, and yellow and black shoes.
Anyone with further information related to this case is encouraged to contact Milwaukee Police District 5 at (414) 935-7252.
