The Missing Persons Squad is investigating a missing juvenile that occurred on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at 1:30 pm from the Mercy First Facility, Syosset and was reported to police on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at 1:35 pm.

According to detectives, Markayla Gardner, 12, is described as a female black, 5’1” tall, 127 pounds, brown eyes and brown hair with long braids. She was last seen wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and green camouflage spandex shorts.  Her destination is likely to Manhattan or possibly The Bronx.

Detectives request anyone with information regarding the above missing juvenile to please contact the Nassau County Police Department Missing Persons Squad at 516-573-7347 or call 911. All callers will remain anonymous.

Details by: Det. Campos/MPS 09/04/21/2330/8834