Police Turn to Public for Help Locating Missing Teen Jaday Mejia Morales Monday

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Published October 19, 2026 11:18 am

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – On Monday, local police turned to the public for help locating missing 13-year-old Jaday Mejia Morales, who has been missing since Sunday evening.

The 4'4", 110 pound teen was last seen in the area of 1800 Canopy Drive around 5 p.m. Sunday, October 18, 2026, shared the Santa Maria Police Department in a press release Monday.

Jaday Mejia Morales. Image courtesy of the Santa Maria Police Department.

Anyone who has seen Jaday or has more information about her whereabouts is asked to contact the Santa Maria Police Department at 805-928-3781.

If you spot Jaday and she is in immediate danger, local police ask that you call 911.

Article Topic Follows: Santa Maria - Lompoc - North County

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