Authorities in Arlington, Virginia, are urgently searching for 13-year-old Naomi Valentine, who vanished after being spotted with an unknown person in a dark-colored Sedan on Sunday, April 28.
Naomi was last seen in the 1700 block of N. Veitch Street, wearing a blue top, grey shorts, and white Air Force One sneakers. She is described as a Black female, approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall, with dark hair and brown eyes.
The Arlington County Police Department has released a photo of Naomi and is appealing to the public for any information regarding her whereabouts. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Emergency Communications Center at 703-558-2222 or dial 911 in case of an emergency.
During the investigation, it was confirmed that Naomi has been in contact with friends. Police continue to follow up on leads and are working to establish communication with her to ensure her well-being.
Social media has been instrumental in spreading awareness about Naomi’s disappearance, with missing posters widely shared online. Stop Child Abuse, an organization dedicated to raising awareness about missing children, has also published details of Naomi’s case on their website, urging anyone with information to come forward.
Authorities emphasize the importance of any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, as it could be the crucial piece needed to locate Naomi and ensure her safe return.
