PEARL, Mississippi — The Pearl Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating a missing juvenile who was last seen the afternoon of March 8, police said.
Authorities identified the missing youth as Kaili “Bug” Stapleton and said she was last seen in the area of Boston Road and Payton Circle in Pearl. Anyone who sees Stapleton or has information about her whereabouts is asked to contact the Pearl Police Department at 601-939-7000, police said.
The Pearl Police Department serves the city of Pearl, which is just east of Jackson, and regularly issues alerts to seek public assistance in missing-person cases. Officials use community tips to help narrow search areas and follow leads provided by residents and local businesses.
Missing juveniles present urgent safety concerns, and public reports can be critical to locating them quickly. Authorities often check nearby neighborhoods, canvass businesses for surveillance footage and interview potential witnesses in such cases. We will provide more information as it becomes available.
