Oconee County, Georgia – Deputies are asking for public help locating a 15-year-old girl last seen at her residence.
According to the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office, Deriona Lett was last seen on Wednesday night around 8:30 p.m. at her home in Oconee County. Authorities say she has since left the residence and has not been located.
Lett is described as 15 years old, 5 feet tall, weighing approximately 118 pounds. She was last seen wearing a red sweater and red-and-black checkered pajama pants, according to deputies.
The sheriff’s office classified the case as a runaway juvenile and is actively seeking information from the community that could help determine her whereabouts. No additional details about where she may be headed have been released.
Officials are urging anyone who may have seen Lett or has information about her location to contact the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office at 706-769-5665. Tips can be provided directly by phone.
Cases involving missing or runaway juveniles often rely heavily on timely information from the public, especially during the first 24 hours. Deputies emphasized that even small details could be helpful.
The situation may be of particular concern to local students and families, as Lett is a minor and was last seen in a residential area.
Anyone who encounters Lett is asked not to approach her directly but to contact law enforcement immediately.
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