KENT, Wash. — A young woman missing from Kent since Sunday, May 30, has been located.
Kent police said Friday night that NiAni Rashaad was located safely. They did not release any further details about the incident.
The 18-year-old was last seen at the corner of Russell Road near the Riverwood Apartments in Kent. She has been diagnosed with high-functioning autism, which makes her more vulnerable. Kent police and the city's mayor called on the community to help get NiAni back home.
"The Kent Police Department is using every resource that we have to make sure that we find NiAni and bring her home. That is the most important thing and it is our number one priority at this point," said Mayor Dana Ralph during a news conference Thursday.
Kent police said they weren't able to issue an Amber Alert for NiAni because she's no longer a minor and there wasn't so evidence that pointed to an abduction.
NiAni's family members were also present at Thursday's news conference and asked for everyone in the community to be on the lookout for their daughter.
"She's coming home!" said Liann Rashaad, NiAni's mother, "and I'm asking for everyone to be on the lookout. Pay attention, provide us with details, provide us with details that we can use to find her because we're gonna find her!"
NiAni was last seen wearing a black top, camo shorts, and a brown afro wig, and police say if anyone has any information to please reach out to the Kent Police Department.
Police said no information is too minor, every piece to this puzzle is critical when it comes to getting NiAni back home.
