Crime & Safety
Concordia Parish, LA: Silver Alert Issued for Missing 18-Year-Old
Ferriday, LA – A statewide Silver Alert has been issued Thursday, Oct. 15, for an 18 year old Louisiana woman who disappeared after leaving her school in Concordia Parish, prompting authorities to ask
By Audrey Sloan · 2026-10-15T09:34:58.447Z
Ferriday, LA – A statewide Silver Alert has been issued Thursday, Oct. 15, for an 18 year old Louisiana woman who disappeared after leaving her school in Concordia Parish, prompting authorities to ask residents across the state to help locate her.
According to Louisiana State Police, the alert was issued on behalf of the Ferriday Police Department for Tensley Gross, who was last seen Wednesday, Oct. 14, at approximately 7:40 a.m. leaving her school along EE Wallace Boulevard in Ferriday.
State police received the request to issue the Silver Alert shortly after midnight Thursday, at approximately 12:40 a.m.
Missing Woman May Be Traveling on Foot
Gross is described as a Black female with brown eyes and black hair. She stands approximately 5 feet, 7 inches tall and weighs 154 pounds.
Authorities said she was last seen wearing a black shirt and tan pants.
Investigators believe Gross may be traveling on foot, although her direction of travel remains unknown.
Family members have reported that Gross has a medical condition that can impair her judgment, raising concerns about her safety and well being.
The Silver Alert is being distributed statewide as authorities work to locate her and gather information about her whereabouts.
Police Urge Public to Report Sightings Immediately
Louisiana State Police and the Ferriday Police Department are asking residents to remain alert and report any possible sightings or information that could help locate Gross.
Anyone who sees someone matching her description or knows where she may be is urged to contact authorities immediately.
Residents can reach the Ferriday Police Department at 318 757 3606 or call 911 .
The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities have not publicly confirmed her current location.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact police rather than attempt to conduct an independent search.