Alayshia Haywood, 16, was last seen in Citrus Heights, California on December 18, 2024. The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children lists her under case number 2040064 and authorities say she may still be in the local Citrus Heights area. She may use the nickname Lay Lay and there is concern she could be in need of medical attention.

The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office is handling the case. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office at 1-916-874-5115 or NCMEC’s 24-hour call center at 1-800-843-5678.

If anyone in Citrus Heights saw Alayshia around mid-December 2024 or knows where she might be, please share what you know with investigators.