Missing teenagers sought in Richmond, Burke counties
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Authorities in two counties are looking for teenagers missing in separate cases.
In Richmond County
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is looking for Malashia Dariana Brooks, 15, who was last seen July 19 in the 2800 block of Jordan Street.
She’s 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighs 240 pounds. Authorities also released a photo of her.
It is unknown what she was wearing at the time she was last seen, but her hair could have been dyed blond or red, deputies said.
Brooks could possibly be at a hotel in the Riverdale, Ga., area with several other unknown females.
Deputies are also looking for Ezekiel Finley Dacosta, 16, and J’Nieh R. Hill, 16.
Dacosta is feet 5 inches tall and weighs 127 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes, deputies say. Hill is 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs around 165 pounds. Hill has black hair and brown eyes.
Dacosta was last seen on Sept. 2, on the 2700 block of Cardigan Court. Hill was last seen on Sept. 2, on the 3600 Block of Massoit Drive. It is unknown what Hill was last seen wearing. Hill is known to be in the area of Glenn Hills High School and Andorra Drive, officials say.
Officials believe the two were last seen together.
Anyone with information is urged to call 706-821-1020 or 706-821-1080.
In Burke County
The Waynesboro Police Department is seeking the public’s help in searching for a missing 17-year-old, who may be nearby after missing for over a year, according to authorities.
On Thursday, officials said Ja’Maijh Turner, 17, may be in the Hephzibah or Augusta areas and also may have been assisted with transportation.
Turner was last seen on Sept. 3, 2022, on Briarwood Court.
She is described as five feet four inches tall and weighs 110 pounds. She has red and black braids, according to the police department.
Anyone with information regarding her or her location is asked to the Waynesboro Police Department at 706-554-8022 or 706-554-8029. Callers may remain anonymous.
The police department reminds that any person who knowingly and willfully encourages, causes, abets, connives, or aids a minor in committing a delinquent act can and will face criminal charges, department officials state.
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