Ebony Alert Issued for a 14-Year-Old Missing Female 

April 9, 2025 – Los Angeles, CA – Los Angeles Police Department officials report that the family of Ty’Jhaya Richmond and the Los Angeles Police Department’s Hollenbeck Division detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in locating her.

On April 4, 2025, around 1:00 a.m., Ty’Jhaya was last seen in the area of 88th Street and Budlong Avenue. Ty’Jhaya has not been seen since, and her family is concerned about her well-being.

Ty’Jhaya is described as a 14-year-old Black female, with black hair and brown eyes. She stands 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs approximately 100 pounds. Ty’Jhaya was wearing unknown clothing.

If you have seen or have any information regarding the whereabouts of Ty’Jhaya Richmond, please contact Hollenbeck Detective Rider at (323) 342-4191. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or go directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org. Lastly, tipsters may also download the “P3 Tips” mobile application and select the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.

Source & photos: Los Angeles Police Department