
The person at the center of this case
Janiya Brooks
Justice for Janiya Brooks — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.
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Did anyone see a 16-year-old Black female wearing a yellow jacket and grey pants walking east in Riviera Beach on May 20, 2026?
What is the specific numerical location reference where Janiya was last seen walking east?
Why was Janiya walking in that area, and did she have a destination or planned meeting?
Janiya Brooks, a 16-year-old girl, was last seen on May 20, 2026, walking east of a numerical location in Riviera Beach, Florida. She was wearing a yellow jacket and grey pants at the time of her disappearance. The Riviera Beach Police Department is actively investigating her case, and anyone with information about her whereabouts is urged to come forward.
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Official wording
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.
Janiya Brooks was last seen walking east of a numerical location in Riviera Beach, Palm Beach, FL. She was wearing a yellow jacket and grey pants.
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.