Search Underway for Missing 13-Year-Old Baldwin Girl

Police say the teen was last seen leaving her home on foot on Sunday afternoon.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

Nassau County police are searching for 13-year-old Deanna Bari, a Baldwin resident who was reported missing on Sunday at 3:50 p.m. after she was last seen leaving her home on foot. Bari is described as a Black girl standing 4-feet, 10-inches tall and weighing about 100 pounds, with black hair and black eyes. Her clothing and destination are unknown.

Why it matters

Missing children cases are always deeply concerning, as the safety and well-being of young people is of the utmost priority. The Baldwin community will be anxious for updates and any information that could lead to Deanna's safe return.

The details

According to police, Deanna Bari was last seen leaving her home in Baldwin, New York on foot at around 2:35 p.m. on Sunday. Her family reported her missing about an hour later, at 3:50 p.m. Authorities have encouraged anyone with information on Bari's whereabouts to contact the Nassau County Police Department's missing persons squad or call 911.

  • Deanna Bari was last seen leaving her home on foot at 2:35 p.m. on Sunday, February 9, 2026.
  • Bari was reported missing to police at 3:50 p.m. on Sunday, February 9, 2026.

The players

Deanna Bari

A 13-year-old girl from Baldwin, New York who was reported missing on Sunday afternoon.

Nassau County Police Department

The law enforcement agency leading the search for the missing teen.

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What’s next

Police have asked the public to contact the Nassau County missing persons squad or call 911 if they have any information about Deanna Bari's whereabouts.

The takeaway

The disappearance of a young person is always a deeply concerning situation, and the Baldwin community will be hoping for Deanna Bari's safe return home as soon as possible.