Essence Niriah Jade Gibson, 17, was last seen in Peoria, Illinois on February 10, 2026. Her family reported her missing and the case is registered with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.

Investigators say the inquiry remains active. Some have suggested she may have stayed in the local Peoria area, but substantive leads have not been released and the lack of detail has hampered public appeals. Her family continues to seek information about her safety and whereabouts.

If anyone in Peoria on or after February 10 saw Essence or has information that could help locate her, please come forward to local law enforcement.