MI MI - Tamaia Jones, 13, left Vista Maria treatment facility for girls, Dearborn Heights, 22 Apr 2025

[Unalienable Rights]

13-year-old girl missing from Vista Maria in Dearborn Heights, police say

Police are searching for a 13-year-old girl who ran away from Vista Maria on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.

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Tamaia Jones allegedly ran away from Vista Maria on Tuesday, April 22, and hasn’t been seen or heard from since then.

Police told Local 4 that the girl was recently transferred to Vista Maria from another facility and ran away before intake was made.



Dearborn Heights Police

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Thirteen-year-old Tamaia Jones has been reported as missing and has not been heard from since Tuesday. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to call our non-emergency number, 313-277-6770, and reference this post.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Missing teen was found safe on Wednesday.

Missing teen found at older man's home in Dearborn Heights after running from youth facility

The Dearborn Heights police chief said it doesn't appear she was physically forced to stay, but she was a vulnerable teen in need of somewhere to go.

www.detroitnews.com

Dearborn Heights — A missing 16-year-old girl who police feared was being sexually trafficked has been found, Dearborn Heights police said Thursday.

Police found the girl safe Wednesday afternoon around Inkster and Warren Avenue at the home of a 62-year-old man, who has been arrested. The man, whose name hasn't been released, hasn't been formally charged.

According to police, the teen had been missing since March 14, when she ran away from Vista Maria in Dearborn Heights, a youth residential treatment center...

 

[Unalienable Rights]

Missing teen was found safe on Wednesday.

Missing teen found at older man's home in Dearborn Heights after running from youth facility

The Dearborn Heights police chief said it doesn't appear she was physically forced to stay, but she was a vulnerable teen in need of somewhere to go.

www.detroitnews.com

Dearborn Heights — A missing 16-year-old girl who police feared was being sexually trafficked has been found, Dearborn Heights police said Thursday.

Police found the girl safe Wednesday afternoon around Inkster and Warren Avenue at the home of a 62-year-old man, who has been arrested. The man, whose name hasn't been released, hasn't been formally charged.

According to police, the teen had been missing since March 14, when she ran away from Vista Maria in Dearborn Heights, a youth residential treatment center...

This isn't the same girl. The girl who was found is 16 and ran away from Vista Maria on March 14. Tamaia is 13-years-old and ran away from Vista Maria on April 22.

 

[Ladyotm]

Missing teen was found safe on Wednesday.

Missing teen found at older man's home in Dearborn Heights after running from youth facility

The Dearborn Heights police chief said it doesn't appear she was physically forced to stay, but she was a vulnerable teen in need of somewhere to go.

www.detroitnews.com

Dearborn Heights — A missing 16-year-old girl who police feared was being sexually trafficked has been found, Dearborn Heights police said Thursday.

Police found the girl safe Wednesday afternoon around Inkster and Warren Avenue at the home of a 62-year-old man, who has been arrested. The man, whose name hasn't been released, hasn't been formally charged.

According to police, the teen had been missing since March 14, when she ran away from Vista Maria in Dearborn Heights, a youth residential treatment center...

Per a previous article, this is a different girl, Tasia Keaton, who has been found alive. She is a victim of sex trafficking. I'm so thankful she has been found safe and I hope that she heals and recovers from all that she has been through.

With that being said, Tamaia ran away before intake process was completed. Is anyone familiar with the area? Is this an area known for trafficking? Easy access to drugs? How often are girls running away from this facility? What is its reputation? Are they understaffed or equipped to handle the residents needs? So many questions.

I do hope Tamaia is found safe and found soon!

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

This isn't the same girl. The girl who was found is 16 and ran away from Vista Maria on March 14. Tamaia is 13-years-old and ran away from Vista Maria on April 22.

My apologies. I wonder what is going on at Vista Maria that these young girls want to get away from the facility? Something is not right.

Advocacy for Human Trafficking Victims & Foster Care | Vista Maria

Vista Maria advocates for vulnerable youth & human trafficking victims through restorative mental health and transitional living.

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[BetteDavisEyes]

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[BetteDavisEyes]

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