Urgent Search Underway for Missing 11-Year-Old Girl in Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. — Authorities are urgently searching for G’ingua Benson-Oneal, an 11-year-old girl who has been reported missing under what police are describing as “critical” circumstances. The Atlanta Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating her and bringing her home safely.
According to police, G’ingua was last seen around 3:00 p.m. on Friday near Simpson Terrace NW, a residential area on Atlanta’s west side. Since then, there has been no confirmed contact with her, and officials say the situation is being treated with the highest level of urgency due to her age and the unknown circumstances surrounding her disappearance.
Description of Missing Child
G’ingua Benson-Oneal is described as:
•Age: 11 years old
•Height: 4 feet, 11 inches
•Weight: Approximately 144 pounds
•Clothing: Last seen wearing a black shirt, khaki pants, and Nike sneakers
Authorities have not released any additional details about where G’ingua may have been headed or whether foul play is suspected, but they have categorized the case as critical, meaning her well-being may be at significant risk.
Community Plea for Assistance
The Atlanta Police Department is urging anyone who may have seen G’ingua or has information that could help locate her to act immediately. Residents in and around the Simpson Terrace NW area are especially encouraged to check home security footage, speak with neighbors, and be on the lookout for the missing child.
Anyone with information should call 911 immediately, or contact the Atlanta Police Department’s Special Victims Unit directly at 404-546-4260.
In a city as large and interconnected as Atlanta, every second counts. Police stress that no piece of information is too small—something as simple as spotting a child walking alone or recalling a recent conversation could provide the breakthrough needed to reunite G’ingua with her family.
Growing Concern and Community Support
As news of her disappearance spreads, concern continues to grow among local residents and advocacy groups. Community organizations and volunteers have already begun mobilizing in hopes of assisting with the search and raising awareness on social media. Flyers are being circulated, and the hashtag #FindGingua has begun to trend in local online circles.
“An 11-year-old child missing is everyone’s concern,” one neighbor commented. “We’re praying for her safe return and encouraging everyone to keep their eyes open.”
Law enforcement and community leaders emphasize the importance of a coordinated, city-wide effort to help bring G’ingua home. Whether through digital sharing, word-of-mouth, or a call to tip lines, the public’s involvement can be instrumental in cases like this.
How You Can Help
•Call 911 if you see G’ingua Benson-Oneal or have immediate knowledge of her whereabouts.
•Contact Atlanta Police at 404-546-4260 with any tips, sightings, or relevant information.
•Share her photo and information on social media to help raise awareness using the hashtag #FindGingua.
•If you live in the Simpson Terrace NW area, check home security footage or speak with neighbors who may have seen her.
As the hours pass, her loved ones are pleading for answers and holding onto hope. The Atlanta Police Department continues to work around the clock, but they say public cooperation could be the key to solving this case.
This is an active and developing investigation. More information will be released as it becomes available. For now, all eyes are on the streets of Atlanta, and all hearts are with G’ingua Benson-Oneal and her family.