Account
Oct 31, 2022
Feb 10, 2023
Tanyah
Gates
18
16
61 inches
110 lbs
Black / African American
Female
In the fall of 2022, a sense of concern arose in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, for a young member of the community. Tanyah Gates, a 16-year-old female, was last seen on September 26 of that year. At the time of her disappearance, Tanyah was described as being 5 feet 1 inch tall and weighing approximately 110 pounds. She is an African American teenager with black hair and brown eyes. The days that followed her last sighting were filled with uncertainty as her whereabouts became unknown, prompting a response from local law enforcement and concern from those who knew her. The Oklahoma City Police Department was tasked with the investigation into Tanyah's disappearance. As with any case involving a missing juvenile, the situation was treated with seriousness and a dedicated effort to uncover information that might lead to her whereabouts. Information was circulated describing her physical characteristics in the hope that the public could provide crucial leads. The circumstances surrounding her case were noted as a possible runaway situation, a detail that often adds complexity to the search efforts but does not lessen the urgency felt by family and investigators. Fortunately, this period of uncertainty has come to a close, as it has been reported that Tanyah has been located and is alive. The specific details surrounding her recovery, including the exact date she was found, have not been widely publicized. The news that she is no longer considered a missing person brings a measure of relief to a situation that began with her disappearance as a teenager. The case of Tanyah Gates is an overview of a journey from a concerning disappearance reported in Oklahoma City to the positive outcome of being safely located.
Sep 26, 2022
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Oklahoma County
Oklahoma City
No
121257
Oklahoma City Police Department
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Oklahoma County
73102
Jason Lucas
Investigator
701 Colcord Drive, Oklahoma
4052971129
Local
Law Enforcement
2022-0070179
2022-09-27
Oklahoma City Police Department
Black
Brown
Brown
Yes
06/25/2026
