Safiyyah Amirah Butts Missing – Authorities in Newport News, Virginia, are urgently seeking the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Safiyyah Amirah Butts, who has been reported missing. Safiyyah was last seen on October 15, 2025, and her family and local law enforcement are deeply concerned for her safety and well-being.
According to the Newport News Police Department, Safiyyah was last seen wearing a black shirt, black leggings, and red-and-white Jordan shoes. She may still be in the local area or could have traveled to nearby cities, but investigators are following all possible leads.
Family members describe Safiyyah as a kind, intelligent, and caring teenager who is loved deeply by those around her. Her disappearance has left her family and community heartbroken and desperate for answers. Friends and neighbors have joined efforts online, sharing posts and organizing small search groups to spread awareness and help bring Safiyyah home.
Authorities emphasize that even the smallest piece of information could be crucial. “Someone out there may have seen or heard something that can help us locate Safiyyah,” said a Newport News Police spokesperson. “We urge anyone who knows anything—no matter how insignificant it may seem—to come forward immediately.”
The Newport News Police Department is leading the investigation and continues to work closely with community organizations, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, and other agencies to locate the missing teen. Law enforcement officials are also reminding the public to stay alert, check their neighborhoods, and share Safiyyah’s photo across social media platforms.
If you have seen Safiyyah Amirah Butts or have any information about her whereabouts, please contact the Newport News Police Department at 757-247-2500 or call 911 immediately. Information can also be shared anonymously through local crime tip lines.
Safiyyah’s family has asked for compassion, privacy, and most importantly, continued awareness. They remain hopeful that their daughter will be found safe and returned home soon. Every share, post, or tip could be the key to finding her.
Please take a moment to share this alert and help spread the word. Social media plays an important role in missing person cases, and your post could reach someone who knows something valuable. Together, as a community, we can help bring Safiyyah Amirah Butts home safely.
If you see her, do not hesitate—call 911 right away.