Laila Chapman was 15 when she was last known in Meriden, Connecticut, on January 13, 2024. Public NamUs records list her as Hispanic / Latino, about 5 feet 2 inches to 5 feet 4 inches tall, 80 to 100 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. NamUs shows her as Missing Person MP114940, last seen in Meriden, New Haven County.

According to the case information, Laila left home with a friend at about 3:00 p.m. to go to McDonald’s and did not return. Her grandmother reported her missing to police at approximately 4:36 a.m. on January 14, 2024. At the time she was last seen she was reportedly wearing a blue sweatshirt, blue sweatpants, and tan UGG-style boots. The Meriden Police Department is listed as the investigating agency, agency case number 2400001634 (public phone 203-630-6201).

Laila’s disappearance is described only in brief: an ordinary afternoon outing that turned into a search for answers. If anyone saw Laila on January 13, 2024, or has information about her whereabouts, please contact the Meriden Police Department.