Authorities in Georgia are asking for the public’s help locating 16-year-old Amiyah Barnes, who has not been seen in more than a month.
According to the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), Amiyah was last seen on Sept. 2 at Cumberland Mall in Atlanta, Georgia.
Description and Last Known Details
Amiyah is described as being 4 feet 11 inches tall, weighing approximately 92 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair.
She was last seen wearing a yellow, green, and black Jamaican T-shirt, black leggings, and furry leopard-print boots. She was also carrying a pink bag and a black purse at the time of her disappearance.
Police Appeal for Public Assistance
The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office is urging anyone with information about Amiyah’s whereabouts to come forward immediately.
Anyone with relevant details is asked to contact CCSO Investigator J. Johnson at 770-499-4669 or by email at jamel.johnson@cobbcounty.gov.
Officials stress that even small pieces of information could prove crucial in reuniting Amiyah with her family.
Community Support Growing Online
As the search continues, social media users and community advocates have begun sharing Amiyah’s story widely in hopes of generating leads. The case has resonated with many parents and youth advocates who stress the importance of quick reporting and awareness in missing teen cases.
Authorities have not released any updates suggesting foul play but say all possibilities remain under investigation.
