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Janiya Brooks
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Missing Person: Janiya Brooks
Justice for Janiya Brooks — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.
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witness
Lead #1Did anyone see a 16-year-old Black female wearing a yellow jacket and grey pants walking in the Riviera Beach area on May 20, 2026?
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location
Lead #2What specific location or destination was Janiya walking toward when last seen east of the numerical area?
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clue
Lead #3Were there any vehicles or individuals observed near the last sighting location that day?
Janiya Brooks, a 16-year-old girl, was last seen on May 20, 2026, walking east of the numerical area in Riviera Beach, Florida, wearing a yellow jacket and grey pants. Her disappearance circumstances remain unclear, and investigators are seeking any information about her whereabouts or activities that day. Community awareness and tips are critical to locating this missing teenager and determining what happened.
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NamUs case MP158829. Missing person: Janiya Brooks.
Last known contact: 2026-05-20 in Riviera Beach, Palm Beach, FL. Circumstances: LAST SEEN WALKING EAST OF THE NUMERICAL Demographics: 16 years, Female, Black / African American.
Physical description: 5 ft 2 in, 169 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: YELLOW JACKET AND GREY PANTS.
Investigating agency: Riviera Beach Police Department | 26-03090.
Timeline of Events
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2026-05-20
Last Known Contact
Janiya Brooks was last seen walking east of the numerical area in Riviera Beach, Palm Beach, FL
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Case Information
Incident:May 20, 2026
Last Updated:June 4, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 20, 2026
Last Updated:June 4, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5618454123
You can remain anonymous