News Summary
Detroit police are urgently requesting the public’s help in locating four missing girls, including 13-year-old Rosie Taylor and 11-year-old Sofia Finley. Authorities highlight the importance of community assistance in their investigation. All information, regardless of its perceived significance, could aid in the search. The situation has raised concerns within the community regarding the ongoing issue of missing children in the area. Local law enforcement emphasizes collaboration with agencies like the FBI to bring these young girls home safely.
Detroit Police Seek Public Assistance in Locating Four Missing Girls
Detroit police are urgently requesting the public’s help in locating four missing girls in the area. Among them is 13-year-old Rosie Taylor, who has been missing since July 7, 2025. Rosie was last seen leaving her home on the 14800 block of Washburn wearing a green shirt and dark grey leggings.
Authorities are asking anyone with information on Rosie’s whereabouts to reach out to the Detroit Police Department’s 2nd Precinct at (313) 596-5920 or call 1-800-SPEAK UP.
Another missing child is 11-year-old Sofia Finley, who was last seen near Biltmore Street and W. McNichols Road after attending school in Highland Park. Sofia is described as approximately 5 feet 2 inches tall, weighing 140 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair styled with beads. She was last seen wearing a purple hooded sweatshirt. Anyone with information regarding Sofia is encouraged to contact Detroit Police Cmdr. Dietrich Lever at 313-596-5840 or Crime Stoppers.
17-year-old London Thomas has been unaccounted for since April 8, after being seen last on April 5 in the vicinity of Margareta and Five Points streets. Her family reported that London was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black leggings, and pink Crocs. The FBI is currently investigating her case, and her family has organized a community search party that will occur at noon on Saturday, April 12, at Cooper Upper Elementary School in Westland. In an effort to encourage tips, Crime Stoppers is providing a $2,500 reward for information leading to London’s whereabouts.
In addition, police are also searching for 15-year-old Terrah Ward, who left her home on the 16500 block of Stansbury Avenue without permission on July 2. Terrah was last seen wearing a black shirt and blue shorts. Authorities express the importance of community assistance in locating her and others who have gone missing. People with any information about Terrah’s current status should contact the Detroit Police Department’s 2nd Precinct at 313-596-5920 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK UP. All tips to Crime Stoppers are anonymous.
The alarming situation of missing children in Detroit has raised concerns within the community, prompting law enforcement to intensify their outreach. Local authorities are emphasizing that every piece of information, regardless of its perceived significance, could assist in the search for these missing girls.
In a broader context, missing person cases have been an ongoing issue in Detroit, with families facing emotional distress while seeking the safe return of their loved ones. As these cases develop, police continue to work collaboratively with various agencies, including the FBI, to ensure all available resources are employed to locate missing individuals.
Community members are encouraged to stay vigilant and report any sightings or relevant information. The involvement of the public is crucial in bringing these young girls home safely.
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