Frankfort Police seek public help in missing-person case involving 15-year-old

The Frankfort Police Department is asking for the public’s help to locate 15-year-old Tai’Kiami Long, who was reported missing. In a statement released Aug. 7, the department said Long was last seen on Tuesday, Aug. 4, at about 1:30 p.m. in the Clayton Drive area of Frankfort.

According to the police department, Long was last observed near Clayton Drive at the time indicated, and the department is working to determine whether there are additional details that can help narrow down her whereabouts. The request for assistance centers on information that could confirm where Long went after she was last seen.

Authorities typically rely on tips that include recent sightings, timeframes, and descriptions of clothing or nearby vehicles, officials say in missing-person cases. The Frankfort Police Department did not describe those additional details in the available report, but it encouraged the community to stay alert for any information that could help investigators.

The missing-person report raises concern for Long’s safety and welfare, particularly given that the last verified time was several days before the statement was issued. Police statements in similar cases emphasize the importance of acting quickly, since information from the earliest hours and days can affect how investigators trace possible routes and contacts.

While investigators work the case, family members and community members are often asked to share any relevant knowledge promptly with police, including whether they know of recent interactions or circumstances that may have changed between the last confirmed sighting and the time of the report. Investigators may also check whether there are any corroborating details from people who were in the area at the time.

The Frankfort Police Department’s statement identified the last known time and location, and the department is continuing its efforts to locate Long. Anyone with information related to Long’s last known location and timeframe is urged to contact law enforcement so that investigators can follow up on leads and confirm next steps.

If additional information is released, it may include further details about where Long may have gone, descriptions that could assist identification, or how police are coordinating with other agencies. For now, the department is centering the case on the Aug. 4, 1:30 p.m. last-seen account in the Clayton Drive area.