Missing juvenile — Ouachita Parish searching for 17-year-old Katanna Taylor
A disappearance that brought sudden fear
Missing person in Louisiana. Katanna Taylor vanished from Ouachita Parish. The day began without warning signs. Normal routines filled the morning. Then contact stopped completely. Calls reached silence. Messages brought nothing back. Concern rose fast across Monroe. Deputies opened a search quickly. Every hour now feels heavier. Community awareness matters greatly.
Who Katanna Taylor is
Katanna is seventeen years old. She is a daughter and a friend. Loved ones describe quiet strength. Friends remember loyalty and honesty. Plans once filled her conversations. School and independence shaped her goals. Her absence feels unreal. Hope remains strong despite fear.
The last known location
Investigators confirmed her presence near Canterberry. The address sits within Monroe. Streets around that area connect quickly. Movement afterward remains unclear. No verified sightings followed. Detectives continue mapping possible routes. Witness memory now becomes vital.
Areas of special interest
Katanna has been known to visit Garden Lane. Swartz Fairbanks also appears in the timeline. Those locations hold importance. Neighbors in those areas should stay alert. Foot traffic and vehicles matter equally. Small observations could help.
Physical details that may help
She stands about five-foot-six. Her weight is near one hundred eighteen pounds. Height and build may trigger recognition. Faces remain familiar longer than clothing. Trust instincts if someone looks familiar. Even brief glances matter now.
Why urgency keeps rising
Teen disappearances escalate quickly. Transportation appears without notice. Friends may hesitate to speak. Strangers sometimes offer rides. Weather and daylight change risks. Waiting removes options. Early tips protect lives.
How deputies are working
Ouachita Parish deputies coordinate daily. Patrols canvass nearby streets. Detectives review possible footage. Dispatch logs every tip carefully. Leads receive prompt attention. Verified details move fastest. Rumors slow progress.
What the family endures
Nights feel endless suddenly. Phones never leave hands. Every sound brings hope. Silence returns again. Friends share support quietly. Neighbors watch closely. Love refuses to stop searching.
Why sharing matters now
Recoveries often begin with visibility. A neighbor recalls a face. A driver remembers a moment. A store clerk notices familiarity. Fragments build timelines. Timelines create direction. Direction guides investigators forward. Sharing multiplies reach quickly.
What to do if you notice something
Pause and observe calmly. Note time and location. Write down directions of travel. Avoid confrontation entirely. Keep a safe distance. Call authorities immediately.
Where to report information
Contact the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office at 318-329-1200. Provide clear details about sightings or interactions. Stay available for follow-up. Do not delay reporting. Never assume someone else already called.
Ouachita Parish remains alert tonight. Deputies continue searching. Community eyes stay open. Please share this alert widely. Help bring Katanna Taylor home safely.
