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15-year-old girl who disappeared from South Los Angeles nearly a month ago while on her way to school was found safe and reunited with her family, the Los Angeles Police Department reported on Thursday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jaiyana Evans, who had last been seen leaving her Watts home on May 1, was located Wednesday at around 10:30 p.m., the LAPD announced in a news release.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThere was no criminal activity related to this missing, and no additional releasable information,\u201d LAPD Officer Drake Madison told Newsweek.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Context
The case drew significant attention in Los Angeles as authorities and family members sought public assistance in the search for Evans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each year, hundreds of thousands of minors are reported missing across the United States. Cases like Evans\u2019 underscore the importance of community involvement and timely police action when children disappear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What To Know
The LAPD began its investigation after Evans was last seen around 7:13 a.m. on May 1, as she left her house to go to school. She did not return that day, leading her family to raise concerns about her well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the nearly month-long search, the family and LAPD officials urged the public to provide tips that might lead to Evans\u2019 recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

National Trends in Missing Person Cases
Cases like Evans\u2019 reflect a nationwide challenge. In 2024, the FBI\u2019s National Crime Information Center reported over 533,000 missing person cases across the U.S. This includes nearly 350,000 cases of missing juveniles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Evans was found just three days after National Missing Children\u2019s Day, an annual observance to advocate for the safety and well-being of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over 63,000 children were reported missing in the state of California last year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What People Are Saying
The LAPD, in a news release after Evans\u2019 disappearance: \u201cJaiyana has not been seen since, and her family is concerned about her well-being.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eileen M. Garry, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention acting administrator, in a statement about National Missing Children\u2019s Day: \u201cToday\u2019s Missing Children\u2019s Day commemoration is a reminder that child safety must be a shared priority. Because, ultimately, we all have a role to play\u2014parents, guardians, caregivers, concerned citizens, law enforcement, and other professionals. Together we are responsible for safeguarding our nation\u2019s most valuable resource: its young people.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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