Independence police search for 13-year-old girl reported missing Wednesday
Update: 13-year-old Joniah Howard has been found safe.
Independence police said Wednesday they are seeking the public’s help in locating a 13-year-old girl.
Joniah Howard was reported missing in the area of Truman Road and Hocker Terrace, the department posted on social media.
She was last seen wearing a gray hoodie with a pink heart and gray sweatpants. Her hair was in a ponytail.
Howard was described as standing about 5 feet tall and weighing 120 pounds, police said.
The department is asking anyone who knows of her whereabouts to call 911 or the department’s Missing Persons Unit at 816-836-3600.
This story was originally published March 16, 2022 at 3:16 PM.
Matti Gellman
The Kansas City Star