Initial Disappearance and Background

On December 8, 2024, 16-year-old Tabitha J. Perez-Running Bear ran away from her foster mother's home in Edmonds, Washington. Affiliated with the Lummi Tribe of the Lummi Reservation, Tabitha stands 5 feet 2 inches tall, weighs approximately 110 pounds, and has brown eyes and brown hair. Her sudden departure raised immediate concerns, prompting local authorities and community members to initiate a search for the missing teenager.

Brief Reunion and Subsequent Runaway

Tabitha was located in Lynden, Washington, on December 17, 2024, and returned to her foster mother. However, the very next day, December 18, she ran away again. A subsequent sighting occurred on December 27 in Bellingham, Washington, where she was seen with her biological mother during a traffic stop. Notably, Tabitha walked away before authorities could positively identify her, complicating efforts to ensure her safety and return....Read More