OHIO — Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 17-year-old girl from Cincinnati.
Maleah Lashay Scott was reported missing after she was last seen on February 24, 2026, in Cincinnati. According to information released, Scott was 17 years old at the time of her disappearance and remains 17.
Scott is described as a Black female, standing 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighing approximately 145 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes. Officials said there is no additional information available at this time regarding the circumstances of her disappearance.
Law enforcement officials are urging anyone who may have seen Scott or who has information about her whereabouts to come forward. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Cincinnati Emergency Communications Center at (513) 352-6474.
Authorities encourage the public to share verified information to help bring Scott home safely.
