Authorities say 14-year-old JaIanna Duncan has been located, bringing relief to her family and the Plain Township community after an urgent search in Stark County, Ohio. JaIanna was reported missing on March 2, 2026, after last being seen around 2:00 p.m. at GlenOak High School, 1801 Schneider Street NE. Witnesses said she boarded a school bus, and officials initially did not know where she disembarked.
Local law enforcement and community members quickly circulated information. The Plain Township nonprofit A Voice For The Voiceless, Inc. issued an urgent alert asking the public to share JaIanna’s description and help locate her, emphasizing that time was critical for her family. When she was reported missing, she was described as about 5 feet 7 inches tall, roughly 150 pounds, with dark brown hair in two ponytails and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a black puffer jacket, a tan T-shirt, black leggings, and red-and-white Adidas shoes.
Officials and community advocates urged anyone with information to contact authorities, and the public rapidly amplified the alert across social media. Authorities have since confirmed JaIanna has been found but released no additional details. Community members and officials thanked everyone who shared tips and helped spread awareness as her recovery brought relief to loved ones and neighbors.