Aniya Banks was 15 when she disappeared from the Denver area in late summer 2023. She was last seen on August 17 in the Lakewood area; at that time she was described as a Black / African American female, 5 feet 1 inch tall, about 110 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

The Denver Police Department opened an investigation under case number 2023-466601, and her information was entered into NamUs as MP121337 so law enforcement agencies nationwide could access her details. Public reports have not said what she was wearing or whether she was with anyone when last seen, and few other specifics about the circumstances have been released.

The investigation remains open and her family and community continue to seek answers about her whereabouts. If anyone saw Aniya in the Lakewood or greater Denver area around August 17, 2023, or has information that could help locate her, please come forward. Please share any tips with the Denver Police Department.