KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A family and community are searching for answers after 15-year-old Amaya Collins went missing, last seen at a Hy-Vee grocery store on 350 Highway. Police have filed an active missing-person report, and loved ones are urging anyone with information to come forward.
What We Know
Amaya last spoke with her mother at approximately 2:58 p.m., according to information shared by her family. She was last seen around 5:00 p.m. at the Hy-Vee located on 350 Highway in Kansas City, Missouri.
The case spans the Kansas City and Raytown area within Jackson County. Authorities have documented the disappearance, and the missing-person report remains active.
Description
At the time she was last seen, Amaya was wearing:
- Top: White T-shirt
- Bottoms: Dark blue leggings with a yellow stripe down the leg
- Shoes: White shoes
Her family describes themselves as deeply concerned and is asking the public to stay alert and report anything that could help bring her home safely.
A Family’s Plea
For those close to Amaya, every hour matters. Her relatives are asking neighbors, drivers, shoppers, and residents across the Kansas City and Raytown communities to keep a sharp lookout. Even a small detail — a sighting, a direction of travel, a familiar face — could make the difference.
How You Can Help
If you have seen Amaya, know where she might be, or have any information that could help locate her, please act right away:
- Contact Jacqueline Yvonne with any information you may have.
- Call the Kansas City Police Department at (816) 234-5043.
- Reference the active missing-person report when you speak with law enforcement.
If you believe Amaya is in immediate danger, call 911.
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Share to Help Bring Amaya Home
Sharing this report widely can extend its reach far beyond one neighborhood. A single share may reach the one person who saw something. If you can help spread the word across the Kansas City and Raytown area, please do.
Anyone with details is encouraged to contact the Kansas City Police Department or reach out directly to the family through Jacqueline Yvonne.
This report is based on publicly shared information and the details of an active missing-person report. Information may be updated as the situation develops.