Georgia Gates Missing Person Case

Jan 28, 2026

Jan 28, 2026

Georgia

Gates

18

18

Black / African American

Female

In the late winter of 2024, concern grew for a 17-year-old girl from Portsmouth, Virginia, named Georgia Gates. She was last seen on February 24th in the vicinity of the 600 block of Bickford Lane. On the day she went missing, she was reportedly wearing a black hoodie, black pants, and silver Crocs. Her sudden disappearance prompted an immediate response from her family and local law enforcement, who initiated a search and appealed to the public for any information that might lead to her whereabouts. The days that followed were filled with uncertainty as her loved ones waited for any news. The Portsmouth Police Department's Special Victims Unit led the investigation into Georgia's disappearance. They circulated her description and last known location, hoping to generate leads from the community. The case drew attention as people shared her story, amplifying the efforts to bring her home safely. The nearly month-long period of her absence was a trying time for her family and all those involved in the search. The lack of information about her well-being was a source of constant worry, and the community remained on alert, hopeful for a positive outcome. Fortunately, this story has a hopeful conclusion. In late March 2024, the Portsmouth Police Department announced that Georgia Gates had been found and was safely reunited with her family. The news brought immense relief to her loved ones and the concerned public who had followed her case. While the specific details of her time away and her discovery were not publicly disclosed, the most important outcome was her safe return. The case of Georgia Gates serves as a reminder of the distress that a missing person report can cause a community and the profound sense of relief that comes when they are found safe.

Jun 07, 2024

PORTSMOUTH

Virginia

06/19/2026