May 22, 2025 – Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department officials report that the Lancaster Station is asking for the public’s help locating At-Risk Missing Juvenile, Denessa Diane Cole aka “Nessa.” Ms. Cole was last seen on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, on the 43000 block of Hardwood Avenue, in the city of Lancaster.

Denessa is described as a 16-year-old Black female juvenile, 5’05”, 135 lbs., with brown hair styled in a bun and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a green tank top and gold ring.

Denessa has a possible destination of the 43000 block Gadsden Avenue in Lancaster.

Ms. Cole’s family is concerned for her well-being and are asking for the public’s help.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Lancaster Station, at (661) 948-8466.

If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website https://lacrimestoppers.org.

Source: Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department