News Summary
The Richmond County community is on high alert as authorities search for several missing juveniles, including 15-year-old Tristan Gibb, who disappeared on January 4. Residents are urged to assist in locating him and other missing youths. Meanwhile, the sheriff’s office has successfully located two other runaways, while a search continues for a 12-year-old. Community involvement is crucial in bringing these children back home safely.
Richmond, A Community on Alert for Runaway Juveniles
Residents of Richmond are being called upon to rally together as the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office seeks assistance in locating a 15-year-old runaway named Tristan Gibb. Tristan was last seen leaving his home on the 1900 block of Watkins Street in Augusta on January 4. He was dressed in a black hoodie, blue jeans, and black boots, which, along with his tall stature of 6 feet 3 inches and weight of approximately 130 pounds, makes him quite distinguishable.
Tristan’s usual haunts include spots like Crawford Avenue, Fenwick Street, and Cleveland Street in Augusta. If you have any clues or have spotted him, it is vital to reach out to the sheriff’s office at either (706) 821-1020 or (706) 821-1080. Every bit of information could help bring Tristan back home safely!
Other Runaways: Updates from Recent Cases
While the community is on high alert for Tristan, the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office recently made strides in locating two other missing juveniles, De’Aundre Jones and Elijah Johnson. De’Aundre, who is also 15, was last seen on December 29 near Old Savannah Road. He is described as being around 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighing about 115 pounds.
On the other hand, Elijah Johnson, another 15-year-old, was last spotted on December 28 while in the Steiner Avenue area. He stands at 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighs around 140 pounds. Thankfully, both boys have been found safe.
However, the search continues for a 12-year-old named Donovan Tanksley, who remains missing after last being seen on December 15 on Shirley Avenue. Donovan is described as 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighing approximately 100 pounds. His case has captured the attention of local deputies, especially with reports of him being seen in the Jennings Homes and Harrisburg areas.
The community is urged to stay vigilant and report any sighting of Donovan. Furthermore, deputies are actively searching for a woman who may have connections to Donovan’s case, so any information could be pivotal in determining his whereabouts.
Looking Beyond Richmond: The Hunt for Carlos
The urgency for missing juveniles doesn’t stop in Richmond. Just a bit further, the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office is also calling on the public to help locate 16-year-old Carlos Elvir Antunez. Carlos was last seen at his home in Fishersville on January 20, and was reported missing by a family member the following day. He stands at 5 feet 9 inches, weighs approximately 120 pounds, and has black hair and brown eyes.
If anyone has insights into Carlos’s whereabouts, they are encouraged to contact the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office at 540-245-5333 or Crime Stoppers at 800-322-2017. Every tip matters!
A Community Effort
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office continues to emphasize the crucial role that community involvement plays in the efforts to locate these missing juveniles. Each pair of eyes and thoughtful lead can make a world of difference in ensuring these young ones return home safely.
As the search for these missing youths continues, let’s come together as a community to lend a hand. If you ever find yourself with any information, even if it seems insignificant, do not hesitate to report it. Remember, community safety begins with each one of us!
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Additional Resources
- WRDW: 2 Runaways Found, 1 Still Missing in Augusta
- Wikipedia: Missing Person
- WHSV: Augusta County Seeks Help for Runaway Juvenile
- Google Search: Runaways in Augusta
- WJBF: RCSO in Search of 12-Year-Old Runaway
- Google Scholar: Juvenile Runaways
- Augusta Press: North Augusta Girl, 15, Missing
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Runaway
- Cville Right Now: Augusta Sheriff Looking for Swoope Runaway
- Google News: Augusta Runaways
