Patrice Washington was last seen in Bay Shore, New York, on August 10, 2025. She was 17 years old at the time. Family and authorities describe her that day as wearing a black and gray shirt, black bike shorts, and Croc shoes, with her hair in dreadlocks.

The circumstances of her disappearance are unclear and the investigation is ongoing. The New York State Missing Persons Clearinghouse and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children are involved, and police and family are asking the public to check for anyone who may have seen someone matching Patrice’s description that summer day.

If anyone in Bay Shore that day remembers seeing Patrice or has information that could help locate her, please come forward.