CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Two teenage girls who were last seen together in the Western Branch area of Chesapeake have been reported missing, police said Tuesday.
Samarah Akerson, 15, and Da'Miyah Jones, 16, were last seen entering a dark van with an unknown make/model, in an alley behind a residence on Sloop Trail.
Police say they believe the vehicle was possibly being driven by a Black male; however, it is also unknown whether the teens are in immediate danger.
They may be "engaging in unsafe activity," their parents told police.
Full descriptions from police are below:
Name: Samarah Akerson
- Age: 15
- Description: Black female, 5’5”, 120 lbs., light complexion, red braids, brown eyes
- Distinguishing Marks: Henna tattoos on both sides of her face, swollen right hand from recent injury
- Clothing: Black and white hoodie sweatshirt and blue jeans
- Last Seen: Around 10:15 p.m. on September 19, 2025, in the 4000 block of Sloop Trail, Chesapeake.
Name: Da’Miyah Jones
- Age: 16
- Description: Black female, 5’5”, 140 lbs., dark complexion, black hair, black eyes
- Distinguishing Marks: Henna tattoos on both sides of her face, nose ring
- Clothing: Black sweatshirt, blue jeans, tan and black bucket hat
- Last Seen: Around 10:15 p.m. on September 19, 2025, in the 4000 block of Sloop Trail, Chesapeake.
Both are known to have run away before, police added. Anyone with information about Jones and Akerson is asked to call Chesapeake Police at 757-382-6161.
