The DC Police Department is actively seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing teenager, 16-year-old Laniah Jefferson, last seen in the vicinity of the 1200 block of 42nd Street, Southeast. The urgency to find Jefferson has escalated following her disappearance on Sunday, September 7. She has now been missing for over two days. The department has taken to social media to spread awareness, with hopes that someone will come forward with information.
In their latest update, the DC Police Department described Jefferson and requested that anyone with knowledge of her whereabouts contact them directly. The police have stressed the importance of community collaboration in cases such as this; their post reflects an understanding that the citizens they serve are often the eyes and ears that can lead to a safe return…