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Date Added to Database: April 4, 2025

JaNiyah McMichael Rogers

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September 4, 2024 – A statewide Silver Alert was issued due to the potential danger to her health and safety.

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Missing Person

Ja'Niyah McMichael

Age at Disappearance 13
Current Age 14
Gender Female
Race / Ethnicity Black / African American
Height / Weight 5'0" – 5'2" (approx.)  ·  110 lbs
Hair / Eyes Black, Shoulder Length  ·  Brown
Missing From Gary, IN
Date Missing August 11, 2024
Case Active NCMEC #2031789
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🧍 Physical Description

Date of Birth: April 28, 2011

Complexion: Medium

Identifying Marks or Characteristics:
Pierced Ears

📍 Last Known Location

Last Seen At

1900 block of Malcolm X Drive (formerly Virginia Street), Gary, Indiana

August 11, 2024

🧥 Last Seen Wearing

Black pajamas, Black hooded sweatshirt, Black and red shoes

🧠 Medical Information

This individual may have special medical needs or require medical assistance.

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📋 Circumstances of Disappearance

Ja’Niyah McMichael Rogers was last seen on August 11, 2024, in the 1900 block of Malcolm X Boulevard in Gary, Indiana. The circumstances of her disappearance are unknown, and her loved ones are desperately seeking answers. If you have any information that could help locate Ja’Niyah, please contact law enforcement immediately.

💰 Reward Information

FBI: $10k; City of Gary: $10k; USPA Nationwide Security: $10k

🔗 Verified External Listings

NCMEC

🔗 Case #2031789

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children

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📞 Contact & Resources

Gary Police Department

Gary, IN

📞 (219) 881-7300

Detective Assigned

Lead Detective Sgt. David Umbarger

📞 2198811209 ✉️ dumbarger@gary.gov

NCMEC

📞 1-800-THE-LOST (843-5678)

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children

🔗 Case #2031789

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