The Clayton County community is rallying together as the search continues for 16-year-old Anaya Ayanna Ali, who has been reported missing from Riverdale, Georgia since October 13, 2025. Family members, friends, and local authorities are deeply concerned for her safety and are urging anyone with information to come forward immediately.
According to the Clayton County Police Department, Anaya was last seen on Sunday evening in the Riverdale area. Her sudden disappearance has left her loved ones heartbroken and desperate for answers. Police are treating her case as a missing endangered juvenile, given her young age and the growing length of time she has been gone.
Anaya is described as a bright, kind, and caring teenager who is close to her family and friends. Those who know her say it is out of character for her to go missing without contacting anyone. Her family has been working tirelessly to distribute flyers, contact local media, and share her photo across social media platforms in hopes of reaching someone who may have seen her.
The Clayton County Police Department is leading the investigation and encourages the public to report any tips, no matter how small they may seem. Detectives stress that even the smallest piece of information could be critical in helping bring Anaya home safely.
“If you’ve seen Anaya or know where she might be, please do not hesitate to call,” a spokesperson for the department said. “Every minute matters when a young person is missing.”
Anaya’s family continues to plead for the community’s help. “We just want our daughter home,” her mother said through tears. “If anyone knows anything, please come forward. We love her and miss her so much.”
Authorities remind the public that sharing official information and verified missing person alerts can make a significant difference in cases like Anaya’s. Community members are urged to share this alert across social media and local networks. A single share could reach the right person and help investigators locate Anaya.
If you have any information about Anaya Ayanna Ali’s whereabouts, please contact the Clayton County Police Department at 770-477-3550 or call 911 immediately. All calls and tips will be treated with urgency and confidentiality.
The entire Riverdale community hopes for Anaya’s safe return. Every share, call, and tip counts. Please help bring Anaya Ayanna Ali home.