Ariel Dennis was 14 when she was last seen in Van Nuys, California, on December 20, 2021. Born December 21, 2006, she is described as having black hair, brown eyes, standing 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighing about 155 pounds. Authorities have classified her as an endangered runaway.

The Los Angeles Police Department and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children have been involved in the search. An age-progressed photo showing how Ariel might look at 16 has been circulated as part of outreach. Family and investigators say there have been no significant leads since her disappearance.

If anyone has information about Ariel’s whereabouts or saw her around Van Nuys in December 2021, please contact local authorities or the NCMEC with any tips.