Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP147436)
On March 6, 2025, in Gresham, Oregon, a 15-year-old girl named Danika Leigh Washington disappeared, prompting concern from those responsible for her care. At the time she went missing, she was described as a Black female, between 5'3' and 5'5' tall, and weighing around 135 to 145 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes. Her case was opened by the Gresham Police Department after she was last seen leaving a local youth facility.
The circumstances leading up to Danika's disappearance began when she was staying at the youth center. An altercation occurred between Danika and another juvenile resident at the facility. Following this dispute, she reportedly became angry and left the building. After she walked away from the center, her whereabouts became unknown, and she was not seen or heard from again for a period of time, leading to her being reported as a missing person.
The Gresham Police Department, under case number 25-9201, initiated an investigation into her disappearance. The case was entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System as #MP147436 to broaden the search and bring more visibility to her situation. Fortunately, the active search for Danika has concluded, as she has since been located and is alive. While the specific details surrounding her recovery have not been made public, and the exact date she was found is unknown, the case is now considered closed, bringing a positive resolution to a situation that began with significant uncertainty.Last Seen: Mar 6, 2025
