Jakiya Cassady, a 16-year-old from Davenport, Florida, was last seen on August 11, 2026. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating under case number PK260033220 and has asked the public for help as they work to establish Jakiya’s last known movements. She is described as female, brown hair, brown eyes, about 5 feet 4 inches tall and about 90 pounds. No details about what she was wearing, distinctive features, companions, or mode of transport have been released.

Family, friends, and the community are reported to be deeply concerned; investigators say many specifics of their work are being kept confidential to protect the inquiry. Anyone with information about Jakiya’s whereabouts or who saw her on or after August 11, 2026, is asked to contact the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.