13-Year-Old C’mya Zacheary Missing From South Los Angeles
Authorities are seeking the public’s help in locating 13-year-old C’mya Zacheary, who went missing on Friday night in South Los Angeles.
The California Highway Patrol activated an Ebony Alert for Zacheary on Saturday, signaling an urgent need for information about her whereabouts.
Last Seen Near West Washington Boulevard and La Brea Avenue
Zacheary was last seen around 9:30 p.m. Friday in the area of West Washington Boulevard and La Brea Avenue. Her disappearance has left her family and law enforcement deeply concerned for her safety.
Physical Description
Zacheary is described as a Black female, standing approximately 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighing around 110 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes. At the time of her disappearance, she was wearing a dark gray jacket, blue jeans, and black shoes.
Urgent Plea for Information
Anyone who has seen Zacheary or has any information regarding her whereabouts is urged to contact the Los Angeles Police Department’s Wilshire Station at 213-473-0476. The LAPD’s Missing Persons Unit can also be reached at 877-275-5273. For calls outside of business hours or on weekends, please contact 877-527-3247.
Those wishing to remain anonymous can provide information to Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or through their website at lacrimestoppers.org.
What specific challenges do young Black girls and women face that make the Ebony Alert system particularly vital in cases like C’mya’s? [[1](https://www.teenvogue.com/story/californias-ebony-alerts-missing-black-girls)]
**Interviewer:** Joining us now is community safety advocate Maria Hernandez to discuss the concerning disappearance of 13-year-old C’mya Zacheary in South Los Angeles. Maria, the CHP has issued an Ebony Alert, a relatively new system. What do you think about the impact of these alerts in cases like C’mya’s?
**Maria Hernandez:** Well, the Ebony Alert is a vital tool, especially given the unique vulnerabilities facing young Black girls and women. It amplifies awareness within the community and hopefully leads to crucial tips for law enforcement. However, its effectiveness relies heavily on public engagement and a shared commitment to bringing C’mya home safely.
