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Jackson Police seek missing 17-year-old Anastasia Thompson

Jackson Police are attempting to locate 17-year-old Anastasia Thompson, the department said in a social media post. Thompson is described as having blond hair and brown eyes, standing 5-foot-4 and weighing 120 pounds.

She was last seen wearing a pink sweater and black shorts and is reported to have a nose ring, the post said. Authorities asked anyone with information about her whereabouts to contact the Jackson Police Department at 601-906-7068 or 601-960-1800.

The Jackson Police Department is the local law enforcement agency that investigates missing persons reports and coordinates search efforts. Missing juveniles are generally considered vulnerable, and timely community tips can be critical to locating them and ensuring their safety.

Anyone who believes they have seen Thompson or has information relevant to the case should call the numbers provided. We will provide more information as it becomes available.

Jon Myers

Jon Ross Myers founded Mississippi News Group in 2013. Before founding the organization, he worked at The Daily Mississippian, The Marion Salute and The Southern Sentinel. A Mississippi journalist and writer based in Ripley, he received second place in poetry in the 2025 William Faulkner Literary Competition for "The Garden."