OHIO — Authorities in Columbus are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing teenager who has not been seen since Aug. 31, 2025.
According to the Columbus Police Department, 17-year-old Parra Laniece Thomas was last seen in Columbus on that date. She was wearing a black shirt and blue jean shorts at the time she disappeared.
Thomas is described as 5 feet 1 inch tall, weighing 115 pounds, with red hair and brown eyes. Police said she may be in need of assistance and are urging anyone with information to come forward.
The case has been classified as a missing child investigation. Anyone with details about Thomas’ whereabouts is asked to call the Columbus Police Department at 614-645-4545.
Authorities continue to search for Thomas and encourage community members to report any possible sightings to help bring her home safely.
