HAVE YOU SEEN HER? Janaya Iyayi Missing from Brockton Since May 1

Brockton Mass-Specific details regarding the disappearance of Janaya Iyayi are currently limited to the following descriptive and logistical information released by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) and local law enforcement:

Description

• Physical Characteristics: Janaya is a 17-year-old female.
• Distinguishing Features: Most official alerts highlight her as having dark hair and eyes, though specific height and weight descriptions have not been finalized in all public posters.
• Recurrence: Records indicate she was previously reported missing from Fall River, MA, in March 2026, but is now missing from the Brockton area as of May 1.

Timeline & Location

• Last Seen: Friday, May 1, 2026.
• Area: She was last seen in Brockton, Massachusetts. Police have not released a specific neighborhood or street address to the public to protect the integrity of the investigation.

Case Status

The case is categorized as an “Endangered Missing Child.” Law enforcement uses this designation when there is a concern for the minor’s safety, regardless of the circumstances of the disappearance.

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How to Report Information

If you have seen Janaya or have any information about her current location, you are urged to contact the following agencies immediately:

• Brockton Police Department: (857) 286-3131
• NCMEC: 1-800-843-5678 (1-800-THE-LOST)
• Case Reference: NCMEC #2086794

https://www.missingkids.org/poster/NCMC/2086794/1