Kansas City Police Search for Missing 12-Year-Old Girl

Kansas City, Missouri, August 19, 2025

News Summary

The Kansas City Police Department is urgently seeking public assistance to locate Jamari Oneal, a missing 12-year-old girl last seen near East 41st Street and Garfield Avenue. Authorities are increasingly worried about her safety. Jamari, described as a Black girl, 5 feet tall, weighing around 125 pounds, last wore a gray hooded sweatshirt and pajama pants. Community involvement is crucial in locating her, and anyone with leads is encouraged to contact the police or Crime Stoppers.

Kansas City Police Seek Public Assistance in Locating Missing 12-Year-Old Girl, Jamari Oneal

The Kansas City, Missouri Police Department is urgently seeking public help to locate a missing 12-year-old girl named Jamari Oneal. Jamari was last seen on Monday, August 18, at approximately 6:25 p.m., near the intersection of East 41st Street and Garfield Avenue. Authorities have expressed growing concern for her wellbeing.

Jamari is described as Black, standing at 5 feet tall and weighing around 125 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes. At the time of her disappearance, she was wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, gray pajama pants, and gray Crocs.

The circumstances surrounding Jamari’s disappearance are alarming for her family, who are understandably distressed. They have reached out to the public for assistance and are hopeful that someone may have seen her or know of her whereabouts. Kansas City Police are encouraging anyone with information about Jamari’s location to come forward.

If you have any details that could help in locating Jamari Oneal, you are urged to contact 911 or reach out to the Kansas City Police Department’s Missing Persons Unit at (816) 234-5043. Additionally, the public can submit information anonymously through the Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers Tips Hotline at (816) 474-TIPS (8477) or visit their website and mobile app at P3Tips.com. Individuals providing tips may also be eligible for a cash reward.

Supporting Information and Context

Enlisting the help of the community is a critical component of locating missing persons, especially young children. When a minor goes missing, rapid dissemination of details can significantly increase the chances of a safe return. Jamari’s description, location, and the clothing she was wearing at the time of her disappearance have been communicated clearly to aid in public awareness.

Statistics indicate that timely public involvement can greatly enhance search efforts. According to past Missing Persons data, community engagement has resulted in higher recovery rates for minors. Police departments often rely on tips and leads from the public to piece together information on missing individuals. The proactive response from law enforcement highlights the seriousness of the situation and the need for immediate public assistance.

Parents and guardians are reminded of the importance of keeping a close watch on their children, especially in urban areas. Awareness of surroundings and open dialogue about safety can play vital roles in preventing such incidents from occurring.

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• KSHB: Kansas City Police Department Asking for Public’s Help to Find Missing 12-Year-Old Girl
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• MSN: Missing Kansas City Girl Last Seen a Week Ago Found Safe
• KMBC: Kansas City Missing Teen Brooklyn Guidry
• Wikipedia: Missing Person
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• Google News: Missing 12-Year-Old Girl

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