GARDEN CITY, Mich. – Police are seeking information about a 13-year-old girl who went missing in Garden City.
Tamaia Jones was last seen at Garden City Hospital (6425 N Inkster Road) on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, around 6:50 p.m.
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Jones left the hospital on foot, running (S/B Belton Street), and was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt (possibly with white writing), black pants, grey socks, and sandals.
She allegedly ran away from Vista Maria on Tuesday, April 22, and was later found safe.
This comes after a 16-year-old ran away from Vista Maria on March 14, 2025.
That teen was found in a 62-year-old man’s Dearborn Heights apartment on Wednesday, April 23, after being missing for more than a month.
Police said the 62-year-old is in custody, and they are submitting the case to the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office for charges.
The 16-year-old is safe and is now in the custody of Child Protective Services.
During the search for the missing 16-year-old, Dearborn Heights police revealed that there have been ongoing issues with Vista Maria, and said officers received more than 300 calls for service there in 2024.
The investigation also prompted several former residents to come forward with allegations of abuse.
There are currently two open investigations involving sexual contact between a former male staff member and two teen residents.
When Dearborn Heights Police Chief Ahmed Haidar held a press conference on Thursday, April 24, to give updates on the missing 16-year-old’s case, he said that Vista Maria had requested a sit-down with the department to address the ongoing challenges.
“Vista Maria has a 142-year history of providing residential care, mental health services, schooling, foster care, adoption and adoption services for youth, as well as transitional and independent living services for girls ages 18-24 through referrals from the state for young people dealing with issues such as neglect, abuse and human trafficking. The safety and well-being of the youth and families we serve is our top priority.
On Tuesday, April 22, 13 year old Tamaia Jones was on her way to Vista Maria, after being transferred from another facility.
As the transfer vehicle came to a stop upon arrival, Tamaia opened the vehicle door and fled the campus before she could be checked into the facility.
We immediately alerted and initiated the search for her. We have been working with law enforcement ever since to help ensure her safe return. Our thoughts are with her family and friends.
Anyone with information about this case should contact Dearborn Heights Police at (313) 277-6770, your local police department, or call 911. "
Vista Maria
“Vista Maria has a 142-year history of providing residential care, mental health services, schooling, foster care, adoption and adoption services for youth, as well as transitional and independent living services for girls ages 18-24 through referrals from the state for young people dealing with issues such as neglect, abuse and human trafficking. The safety and well-being of the youth and families we serve is our top priority.
On Tuesday, April 22, 13 year old Tamaia Jones was on her way to Vista Maria, after being transferred from another facility.
As the transfer vehicle came to a stop upon arrival, Tamaia opened the vehicle door and fled the campus before she could be checked into the facility.
We immediately alerted and initiated the search for her. We have been working with law enforcement ever since to help ensure her safe return. Our thoughts are with her family and friends.
Anyone with information about this case should contact Dearborn Heights Police at (313) 277-6770, your local police department, or call 911. "
| Tamaia Jones | Details |
|---|---|
| Age | 13 |
| Height | 5′3″ |
| Hair | Black |
| Weight | 130 pounds |
| Eyes | Brown |
Anyone with information should contact the Garden City Police Department at 734-793-1700 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up.
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