June 5, 2025 – Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department officials report that Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department are asking for the public’s help locating At-Risk Missing Juvenile Alai-Ja Mae Henderson AKA “Bug” / “May.” Alai-Ja is a 17-year-old Black female, who was last seen on May 28, 2025, at approximately 4:00 P.M. on the 39000 block of Clock Tower Plaza Drive, in the city of Palmdale.

Alai-Ja is described as 5’07” tall, 145 pounds, blond hair in a ponytail, and has brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a white shirt, green sweatpants, black “Crocs” shoes, and silver rings.

Missing juvenile has a possible destination of Los Angeles.

Ms. Henderson’s family is concerned for her well-being. Any information, please contact Lancaster Sheriff’s Station.

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