Where is Jaia? The Haunting Disappearance of a San Rafael Teenager Ignites an Ebony Alert

There's a particular kind of ache that settles in when a young person goes missing, isn't there? A profound sense of unease, a gnawing question mark over a life that should be unfolding with all the vibrant chaos of youth. For the community of San Rafael, that disquiet has deepened significantly with the recent issuance of an Ebony Alert for Jaia Williams.

Jaia, just sixteen years old—a mere child, really—has seemingly vanished into thin air. She was last seen in San Rafael, California, sometime around the second of March, weeks ago now. Weeks. That's a long, terrifying stretch of time for any family, for any parent, to be without word from their child. The California Highway Patrol, acting on behalf of the San Rafael Police Department, finally put out the Ebony Alert, a relatively new tool designed specifically to amplify the search for missing Black individuals who are at risk. And honestly, it feels like every single avenue needs to be explored when a child is missing.

What do we know about Jaia? She stands at five feet, three inches tall, weighing approximately 110 pounds. Her hair is black, her eyes are brown—details that become so incredibly vital in moments like these. When she was last spotted, she was wearing a red hoodie, dark pants, and black shoes. It’s a seemingly ordinary description, but in the context of her absence, every detail takes on immense importance. You picture her, perhaps, heading out for a typical day, completely unaware of the harrowing journey her family would soon embark on.

But the truth is, there’s nothing ordinary about this situation. Not one bit. The silence, the lack of information, the sheer unknown—it’s all a heavy burden. And so, the plea goes out, perhaps a little desperately, but with genuine hope: if you, or anyone you know, might have seen Jaia, if you have even the smallest piece of information that could help—anything at all—please, please reach out. The San Rafael Police Department is the point of contact, and they can be reached at (415) 485-3000. For once, let's rally, truly rally, and bring this young woman home to her worried loved ones. Because every second counts when someone is missing, especially a child.