Missing 14-year-old girl found safe, says Garden City Police

Published: Sep. 6, 2026 at 1:36 PM EDT|Updated: Sep. 14, 2026 at 12:18 PM EDT

GARDEN CITY, Ga. (WTOC) — [UPDATE 9/14 12:15 P.M.] Taraji Hayes has been found and returned home safe.

[ORIGINAL STORY] Police are asking for the public’s help to locate a missing 14-year-old girl last seen Saturday.

Taraji Hayes was last seen on foot near the 300 block of Chatham Villa Drive, according to the Garden City Police Department.

Hayes is described as a Black female with brown eyes and black hair worn in a ponytail. Her clothing and direction of travel are unknown, and she has no means of transportation.

Credit: Garden City Police Department
Credit: Garden City Police Department(WTOC)

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Garden City Police Department.