TARANIKA BAPTISTE - 14 yo - New Orleans LA

The family of an eastern New Orleans girl missing for
almost a week pleaded Friday for any information on the whereabouts of
the teen.

Taranika Batiste, 14, was last seen
in front of her grandmother's house in the 7500
block of Forum Avenue on June 13 about 9 a.m., her family and the
New Orleans Police Department said.




Her family said that while Taranika has wandered away
from the house before, she has always returned a short while later.

Adding to the family's concern is the fact that
Taranika is bi-polar and is mentally challenged and hasn't had any of
her medications since she went missing.

Evelle Thomas, an aunt, said the family has posted
messages on several websites in addition to paper flyers, but they have
not gotten any leads. In scouring the neighborhood and checking with
friends and family, they have also come up empty handed.

"We just want her to be returned safely," Thomas said.

Taranika is described as being 5-foot-6, about 165
pounds with brown eyes and a medium build. She was last seen wearing
blue jeans and a blue or turquoise jacket.

"If anyone's even just seen her, tell us," said Deborah Batiste, Taranika's grandmother.
Anyone with information that can help police find Taranika should
call the NOPD's non-emergency number at 504.821.2222 or the juvenile division at 504.658-5265.

No new updates. :O(