Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies are leading a search for 10‑year‑old Nadege Miller, who was reported missing Tuesday afternoon in East Los Angeles. The sheriff’s department released a description of the child and the circumstances surrounding her disappearance, and is urging residents to assist.
Details of the missing child
Miller is described as a 4‑foot‑10‑inch, 75‑pound girl with brown eyes and black hair. At the time she was last seen, she was wearing a black and white shirt and blue jeans.
Last known location and events
According to LASD, Miller was in a rideshare vehicle on August 18 at approximately 3:30 p.m. when she had an argument with the driver. She exited the car and walked northbound on Ditman Avenue, near the intersection of Dennison Street and Ditman Avenue. After that point, her whereabouts are unknown.
How the public can help
The sheriff’s department is asking anyone who may have seen Miller or who has information about her movements after she left the rideshare to contact the LASD East LA station at 323‑264‑4151. Tips can be submitted anonymously, and the department emphasizes that any detail, no matter how small, could be crucial to locating the child safely.
Community response
Local residents and community groups have begun sharing the request on social media, using the hashtag #LASD and encouraging neighbors to keep an eye out. The sheriff’s office has also posted a photo of Miller on its official Twitter account, asking followers to retweet the image to broaden the search.
Law‑enforcement resources
Deputies are conducting a ground search in the area surrounding Ditman Avenue and have coordinated with nearby patrol units. The department has not disclosed additional investigative details, but it confirmed that the search effort will continue until Miller is found.
Authorities remind the public that the safety of children is a shared responsibility and that timely cooperation can make a decisive difference in missing‑child cases.
Original reporting: NBC4 Los Angeles — read the source article.
