Authorities are actively seeking information regarding the disappearance of 17-year-old Terri Patrice Lanita Washington, who was last seen in Los Angeles, California, on December 31, 2025. Efforts to locate her are ongoing, with the Los Angeles Police Department leading the investigation. Her case is registered with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children under case number 2073638.
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) has since marked Terri Washington as located, and her missing poster has been taken down. NCMEC has not said whether she was found alive or deceased, and no further details about the circumstances have been released.
Terri Washington's disappearance has prompted appeals for public assistance.
Law enforcement and child advocacy groups are urging anyone with potential information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to come forward. The NCMEC is circulating a poster with her information and is reachable through their 24-hour call center.
The Los Angeles Police Department is the primary contact for any tips or sightings related to this case. Community members are encouraged to remain vigilant and report any information that could aid in locating Terri Washington. The primary goal of the investigation is to ensure her safe return.Last Seen: Dec 31, 2025
