Davidson County Searching for Missing 12-Year-Old Girl

Zayona Yort disappeared from her Lexington home early Saturday morning.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 10:27am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a small child's shoe, the harsh flash illuminating the worn texture of the material against a pitch-black background, conveying a sense of mystery and concern over the missing person case.A single child's shoe found at the scene of the disappearance highlights the urgency of the search for the missing 12-year-old girl.Lexington Today

The Davidson County Sheriff's Office is searching for a missing 12-year-old girl named Zayona Yort, who was last seen at a residence on New Jersey Church Road in Lexington, North Carolina at 2:30 a.m. on April 8, 2026. Yort is a Hispanic female, 4 feet 11 inches tall and weighing 85 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. She was wearing a black shirt, blue jeans, and Croc shoes.

Why it matters

Missing child cases are always a top priority for law enforcement, as the safety and wellbeing of minors is of the utmost concern. The Davidson County Sheriff's Office has mobilized multiple units to search the area and follow up on leads, hoping to locate Zayona Yort as quickly as possible.

The details

Authorities say they have searched the general area around the New Jersey Church Road residence where Yort was last seen, but have not yet located the missing juvenile. The investigation is ongoing, with the Sheriff's Office continuing to follow up on tips and leads in the case.

  • Zayona Yort was last seen on April 8, 2026 at 2:30 a.m.

The players

Davidson County Sheriff's Office

The local law enforcement agency leading the search and investigation for the missing 12-year-old girl.

Zayona Yort

A 12-year-old Hispanic female who went missing from her Lexington, North Carolina home on April 8, 2026.

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What’s next

The Davidson County Sheriff's Office will have multiple law enforcement units continuing to search the area and follow up on any new leads or tips related to Zayona Yort's disappearance.

The takeaway

This missing child case is a stark reminder of the importance of community vigilance and cooperation with law enforcement to help locate vulnerable individuals who have gone missing. The public's assistance could be crucial in bringing Zayona Yort home safely.