Three Teens Missing After Last Seen in San Leandro

Authorities issue Ebony Alert for London Scott, Xyer Thomas, and Kaliyah Jones

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

The California Highway Patrol has issued an Ebony Alert for three missing teenagers - London Scott, Xyer Thomas, and Kaliyah Jones - who were last seen in San Leandro, California on Friday evening around 6:20 pm near 163rd Avenue and East 14th Street. The teens, ages 15, 16, and 17, were reported missing to the Alameda County Sheriff's Office.

Why it matters

Missing children and teens are a serious public safety concern, as they are vulnerable to exploitation, harm, and even trafficking. The Ebony Alert system is designed to quickly disseminate information about missing minority youth in order to aid in their swift recovery.

The details

According to the CHP, London Scott is described as a 5'4", 145 lb girl with black hair and brown eyes, last seen wearing a black coat, white shirt, light blue jeans, and black-and-white shoes. Xyer Thomas is described as a 5'10", 152 lb boy with brown hair and eyes, last seen in a black long-sleeve shirt, black pants, and black-and-white shoes. Kaliyah Jones is described as a 5'6", 160 lb girl with brown hair and eyes, last seen wearing a black puffer jacket, blue jeans, and a black hooded sweater.

  • The teens were last seen on Friday, March 6, 2026 around 6:20 pm.

The players

London Scott

A 15-year-old girl who was reported missing in San Leandro.

Xyer Thomas

A 16-year-old boy who was reported missing in San Leandro.

Kaliyah Jones

A 17-year-old girl who was reported missing in San Leandro.

Alameda County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that received the report of the missing teens and requested the Ebony Alert.

California Highway Patrol

The state law enforcement agency that issued the Ebony Alert for the missing teens.

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What’s next

The Alameda County Sheriff's Office is actively investigating the disappearance of the three teens and urges anyone with information to contact them immediately.

The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of the Ebony Alert system in quickly disseminating information about missing minority youth, who are at a higher risk of harm. Community vigilance and swift action are crucial in locating and recovering missing children and teens safely.