Charlottesville girl missing after vanishing from Park Street Thursday night

Teen in slippers disappears in Charlottesville
Charlottesville girl missing after vanishing from Park Street Thursday night

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA — A 14-year-old girl has been reported missing after she was last seen Thursday evening in the 500 block of Park Street, prompting a runaway juvenile alert from the Charlottesville Police Department.

Zerenity O’Donnell was last seen at approximately 7:50 p.m. on May 1. She is described as a white female with red hair, hazel eyes, and a height of about 5 feet 4 inches. Authorities say she was wearing a black tank top, pink shorts, and purple fluffy slippers at the time of her disappearance.

Charlottesville girl missing after vanishing from Park Street Thursday night

She is also noted to have four piercings in each ear, which may help with identification.

The Charlottesville Police Department is urging anyone with information on Zerenity’s whereabouts to contact Detective J. Houchens at (434) 970-3676. The department continues its search and asks the public to stay vigilant.

As concern mounts, investigators hope community tips can help bring the teen safely home.