Police asking public to be on lookout for missing Kent woman with autism

KENT, Wash. — Kent police are asking the public to be on the lookout for an 18-year-old woman with autism who was reported missing Monday evening.

Police said NiAni Rashaad was last seen at about 7 p.m. in the area of Riverwood Apartments in the 24600 block of Russell Road South.

Investigators said Rashaad needs her medicine.

Rashaad is described as Black, 5 feet 2 inches tall. She weighs 125 pounds and has brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a brown-striped sweater, black tank top, camouflage shorts, a short curly wig, and has a holographic fanny pack. She naturally has short brown hair.

Anyone who sees Rashaad is asked to call 911 or the Kent Police Department’s tip line at 253-856-5808 or KPDTips@kentwa.gov.

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