News Summary
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is urgently seeking the community’s assistance in locating several missing teenagers, including 16-year-old Zy’Kerria Leandra Easter and 14-year-old Adelyne Striggles. Both girls were last seen in Augusta and their families are concerned for their safety. The authorities are actively pursuing leads and encouraging anyone with information to come forward. The recent rise in missing teenagers in the area has raised alarm within the community, prompting local agencies to intensify their search efforts to ensure their safe return.
Augusta, GA – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) is asking the public for assistance in locating several teenagers who have gone missing recently. Among those missing are 16-year-old Zy’Kerria Leandra Easter, 14-year-old Adelyne Striggles, and two other runaways, Alicia Pope and Londyn Paris.
Zy’Kerria Easter was last spotted on June 27 on the 2600 block of Drayton Drive. Authorities report she left in an unknown color and model Toyota sedan. At the time of her disappearance, Zy’Kerria was dressed in a grey hoodie, grey, pink, and white pants, and blue crocs. She was also carrying a black Nike backpack. Notably, Zy’Kerria had previously been reported missing alongside her brothers on June 22, but she returned home safely.
The search for Zy’Kerria is being actively pursued by the RCSO, which has encouraged the community to come forward with any leads. Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts is urged to contact the RCSO at 706-821-1020 or 706-821-1080.
Adelyne Striggles, another missing teenager, was last seen near 201 E Telfair Street in Augusta on Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. She is described as being 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighing approximately 160 pounds. At the time, Adelyne was wearing a black and white dress, a red jacket, and tan slides. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance remain unclear, but authorities are equally committed to finding her.
In addition to Zy’Kerria and Adelyne, the RCSO is also looking for Alicia Pope and Londyn Paris. These two teenagers had reportedly returned home after being found a few days prior but have since gone missing once again. They were last seen leaving their residence located in the 5000 block of Old Waynesboro Road on Saturday. Details regarding their clothing or any specific circumstances of their disappearances have not been reported.
The RCSO has reiterated that any information regarding the current location of Alicia, Londyn, Zy’Kerria, or Adelyne can be pivotal in ensuring their safe return. They have once again urged residents of Augusta to share any relevant tips that could assist in the ongoing investigations.
The rise in reported missing teenagers in the Richmond County area has raised concerns within the community, prompting local authorities to intensify their efforts in locating these young individuals. Families, community members, and authorities are working together to ensure the safety and well-being of these teenagers.
Those with knowledge of the whereabouts of Zy’Kerria Easter, Adelyne Striggles, Alicia Pope, or Londyn Paris are strongly encouraged to reach out to the RCSO through the provided contact numbers. Timely reporting can be vital in cases like these to bring the missing teens back home safely.
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- WFXG: RCSO Searching for Missing Augusta Teen
- Wikipedia: Teen Missing Person
- WJBF: Richmond County Seeks Runaway Teens
- Google Search: Missing Teens Augusta
- WRDW: Two 16-Year-Olds Run Away Again
- Google Scholar: Missing Teenagers
- News Center Maine: Augusta Police Missing Teen
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Runaway Teens
- Augusta Free Press: Authorities Searching for Runaway Teen
