Aniya Richardson, a 17-year-old girl, was reported missing from Lanham, Maryland, after she was last seen on November 6, 2026. Her disappearance was reported alongside that of 16-year-old Makayla Richardson, who was also last seen on the same date and in the same community. Both teenagers were subsequently listed as missing by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), bringing public attention to their disappearances and prompting an appeal for information about their whereabouts. The case is being handled by the Prince George's County Police Department, which has been identified as the law enforcement agency to contact with information concerning either teenager.
The circumstances surrounding their disappearance have not been publicly explained, leaving important questions about what happened on November 6 and where the girls may have gone.
The disappearance of Aniya and Makayla has drawn particular concern because both teenagers were reported missing from Lanham on the same day. Publicly available missing-person notices identify the girls together and confirm that they were last seen on November 6, 2026. However, the available reports do not specify the exact location where they were last observed, the time they disappeared, or the circumstances immediately preceding their disappearance. Authorities have not publicly clarified whether the teenagers were traveling together when they were last seen, whether they left voluntarily, or whether any other individuals were involved. Although the shared date and location connect their missing-person reports, the available information does not establish what occurred or explain the circumstances of their absence. Without additional verified details, their movements following their last reported sighting remain unknown.
By November 10, 2026, public missing-child alerts had been circulated for both Aniya and Makayla, identifying their ages, the date they disappeared, and Lanham as their last known community. Aniya's listing identified her as 17 years old, while Makayla's listing identified her as 16. The alerts directed anyone possessing information about either teenager to the Prince George's County Police Department. The public notices did not provide a detailed physical description, clothing information, possible destinations, or information about transportation the girls might have used. No publicly confirmed sightings after November 6 were identified in the available reports. Likewise, the available information did not identify any suspects, arrests, or criminal allegations associated with the disappearances. These unanswered questions make information from individuals who may have encountered either teenager particularly important to the ongoing effort to establish their whereabouts.
As the search for answers continues, the focus remains on locating Aniya safely and determining what happened after she was last seen. Anyone who saw Aniya or Makayla around November 6, communicated with either teenager, or has information about their possible whereabouts is encouraged to contact investigators. Even information that appears minor could help authorities establish a clearer timeline of their movements. The Prince George's County Police Department can be reached at 301-352-1200. Information can also be provided to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children at 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678). Members of the public are encouraged to share credible information directly with law enforcement rather than speculate about the circumstances of the case.
As of November 11, 2026, the publicly available missing-person listings continued to identify Aniya Richardson and Makayla Richardson as missing, with no verified announcement confirming that either teenager had been located. Aniya's case remains centered on her disappearance from Lanham, Maryland, on November 6, 2026, and the unresolved circumstances surrounding the disappearance of both girls. The limited information released publicly leaves their last known movements, possible destinations, and present whereabouts undetermined. Until further information becomes available, the case remains an appeal for answers and assistance, with the primary objective of ensuring Aniya's safety, locating Makayla, and providing clarity about what happened to the two teenagers after they were last seen.Last Seen: Nov 6, 2026
