Where is Ze-Qyiah? Search underway for missing Renton teen
The Renton Police Department is asking the public for help finding a missing 14-year-old girl.
Her name is Ze-Qyiah Thomas-Carter.
She was last seen on 115th Lane Southeast around 12:020 a.m. on Monday.
The department says they're worried about her because she doesn't have her required medications with her.
Ze-Qyiah was last seen wearing pink and white Snoopy pajama pants, a black shirt, and possibly a black sweater. She had a purple and black backpack with her.
If you see her, call 911 right away.
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