One Runaway Teenager Found, Another Still Being Sought
One runaway teenager was found this morning, while authorities continue to look for the other.
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office says 13-year-old Ja’Marion Sales and 14-year-old Deriona Lett were believed to be together when investigators asked for tips on their whereabouts Wednesday.
The Sheriff’s Office said Sales was last seen January 8 in the 400 block of East Boundary Street, while Lett was last seen June 8 in the 2100 block of Silverdale Road.
At the time, investigators say the pair could be staying in vacant houses in the areas of Kevin Drive and Abelia Drive in Augusta, adding that Lett had an active Children in Need of Services (CHINS) apprehension order.
She was found this morning and is now in custody.
Sales, who is still being sought, is known to carry firearms, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
Description of Ja’Marion Sales
- Black
- 5’1″
- 100 pounds
Anyone with information on Sales’ whereabouts should contact the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office at (706) 821-1020 or (706) 821-1080.
