Gallup Police Seek Public Help Locating Missing 15 Year Old Teen

Gallup Police are actively seeking information on the whereabouts of 15 year old Janiyah Samarian Tso, a Native American youth reported missing on November 29, 2025. Authorities say she is 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighs about 170 pounds, and has brown eyes and brown shoulder length curly hair. She was last seen on the 400 block of Fifth Street around 2:30 a.m. and again around 6 a.m. on November 29.

Police released a possible clothing description to aid identification. Janiyah may have been wearing a black Panthers jersey with a "1" on it, baby blue pants with "NC" on the hip area, and light purple or pink Crocs. Gallup Sun published the police appeal on November 29 and listed contact information for anyone with leads.

The missing youth alert is significant for families and residents across McKinley County because it involves a teenager and an ongoing investigation that relies heavily on community reporting. Local law enforcement emphasizes swift reporting to help narrow search areas and verify sightings. Anyone who believes they have seen Janiyah or who has information that could help locate her is asked to call Metro Dispatch at (505) 722-2002 or the Gallup Police Department at (505) 863-9365.

The case remains active as of December 1, 2025, and police have not released further details about potential circumstances surrounding her disappearance. The presence of a missing Native American adolescent also underscores broader concerns about youth safety and the need for timely coordination between law enforcement, families, and community organizations.

Residents are encouraged to check recent social contacts and to notify authorities rather than attempting independent intervention. Accurate and timely tips can be crucial in missing person cases, and local police are continuing their search while requesting public assistance.