The Detroit Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating a missing teenager, 16-year-old Jaimia Jones, who has not been seen since leaving her home on Bagley Street on Tuesday. According to a report by ClickOnDetroit, Jaimia was last spotted donning a black jacket and black pajama pants.

Jaimia, described as 5 feet 6 inches tall with red hair and brown eyes and weighing around 150 pounds, failed to return after departing from her residence in the 1700's block of Bagley Street, without permission, setting off concerns for her safety, the community is urged to help by sharing information that could lead to her whereabouts.

The urgency of the situation has been echoed by the Detroit Police Department's Missing Persons unit through a Facebook post, which implores anyone with details to come forward, offering the direct line to the 2nd Precinct at 313-596-5240 or the alternative to dial 911.

Citizens are encouraged to contribute any tips anonymously to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-Speak Up, every piece of information could prove critical in the effort to locate Jaimia Jones.