Update: Missing Juvenile Located

Updated 6:57 p.m.

Leiyah has returned home and is safe.

Original Release:

The Newport News Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance locating a 10-year-old female who ran away from her home late Sunday afternoon.

Leiyah Smith, of the 200 block of Lochaven Drive, was last seen in the woods behind her residence approximately 4:15 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday.

Leiyah is described as a black female, approximately 4-foot-5 to 4-foot-6 with a thin build. She has brown curly hair that is possibly in a pony tail. She was last seen wearing NFL Eagles pajamas, a black and green jacket and black rain boots.

Anyone who sees her is asked to call Newport News Emergency Communications at 757–247–2500.