Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP125559)
In the winter of 2024, concern grew for a 14-year-old girl from Rochester, New York, named Synaejah Long. She was last seen on February 11, 2024. At the time of her disappearance, the young female was described as being 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighing approximately 125 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes. A distinguishing feature noted by authorities was a tattoo of butterflies on her right hand.
When she was last seen, she was reportedly wearing a gray hoodie, blue jeans, and black Crocs, and she was carrying a pink purse. The circumstances surrounding her case indicated that she had left a youth shelter voluntarily.
The Rochester Police Department was the primary agency investigating the disappearance. They assigned case number 24-029799 to the incident after it was reported on the same day she was last seen. Information about her case was entered into national databases to aid in the search. The public was made aware of her disappearance, and her physical description, along with the clothes she was last seen wearing, were circulated in the hope that someone might come forward with information. The case was also noted by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services' Missing Persons Clearinghouse, a resource for active cases within the state.
Thankfully, this story has a positive resolution. Information provided within law enforcement and missing persons databases indicates that Synaejah Long has been located and is alive. While the specific details and exact date of her recovery have not been made widely public, the official status of her case is that it has been solved. The focus of the investigation shifted from a search for a missing person to ensuring her well-being after she was found. The Rochester Police Department was able to close the case, bringing an end to a period of uncertainty and concern for the teenager, her family, and her community.Last Seen: Feb 11, 2024
