The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the community’s help to find a 16-year-old runaway.
Sunday afternoon, June 23, Beatrice Victoria Yonko was seen near the Econo Lodge on Washington Avenue in St. Martin. She was walking south, wearing a pink tank top, black jeans with a brown sweater tied around her waist, and white tennis shoes.
Later that day, Beatrice was seen getting into what looks like a silver Ford Fusian at the Race Trac service station on Washington Avenue. The vehicle left the station, traveling west on Lemoyne Boulevard. There is no description of the driver.
If you have information on the teen’s whereabouts, please contact Investigator Jessica Torries at 228-875-8754, ext. 56106, or Jessica_Torries@co.jackson.ms.us. You can also contact MS Coast Crime Stoppers at 877-787-5898 or at their app P3 Tips.
All information will remain confidential.
