Authorities Seek Public Assistance in Locating Missing Teen
The Lucedale Police Department is seeking public assistance to locate 15-year-old Alyssa Bounds, who was last seen on November 5 in Lucedale, Mississippi. She is described as 5'8" tall with brown hair and brown eyes.
Biloxi Gulfport, MS, November 9, 2026 — The Lucedale Police Department has issued a public appeal for assistance in locating Alyssa Bounds, a 15-year-old female. Bounds was last seen on November 5 in the community of Lucedale, Mississippi.
Authorities have provided a physical description to aid in the search. Alyssa Bounds is reported to be 5 feet 8 inches tall and has brown hair and brown eyes. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance have not been detailed by the police department.
The Lucedale Police Department is urging anyone who may have seen Alyssa Bounds or has any information regarding her whereabouts to come forward. The department has not released specific details regarding the timeline of events leading up to her being reported missing, beyond the date she was last seen. Similarly, the specific methods being employed in the search beyond seeking public help have not been elaborated upon.
Information regarding who reported Bounds missing or the specific actions taken by law enforcement immediately following her disappearance was not immediately available. The department emphasizes the importance of community vigilance in such matters and encourages residents to report any potential sightings or relevant information. This appeal for assistance is a standard procedure in missing person cases, particularly when a minor is involved, to broaden the scope of the search beyond official channels.
The department has not specified a reward for information or provided a direct contact number for tips, though a general request for the public to contact the Lucedale Police Department is implied. Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses. The general public is advised to exercise caution and report any sightings directly to law enforcement authorities rather than approaching the individual directly if they believe they have found her.
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