UPDATE: Yackelyn Gomez has made contact with her family and Law Enforcement has confirmed her location and safety.

Chief Blair appreciates the public’s assistance in assisting with locating the Juvenile

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The Morgan City Police Department is seeking public assistance in locating 16-year-old Yackelyn Gomez of Morgan City.

Yackelyn is considered a Missing-Endangered Juvenile by the Morgan City Police Department. She was last seen at her residence in the morning hours of Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, and was reported missing at approximately 7 p.m. by family.

Investigators are unsure if Gomez has left the Morgan City area. Gomez is described as a Hispanic, 4’3”, approximately 110 pounds, dark-colored hair and unknown clothing description.

Morgan City Police Department is requesting anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Yackelyn Gomez call the Morgan City Police Department or call 9-1-1. Tipsters also can leave tips on their web page at www.morgancitypolice.org, or they can send a tip to Facebook Messenger.