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Authorities find ‘endangered’ missing 16-year-old

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police are searching for a missing 16-year-old who they say is an “endangered” runaway.

UPDATE: According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Sklya Dykes was found safe.


Police say 16-year-old Skyla Dykes of Church Hill, Tennessee, was last seen Thursday in the 1200 block of Poplar Avenue. Police say she and a 17-year-old girl ran away after a field trip and have not returned.

Police say she has been diagnosed with a health condition that requires daily medication.

Memphis Police say Skyla was last seen wearing a black hoodie with “Bobcat” written in gold and blue jeans.

If you see Skyla or have any information on her whereabouts, call Crime Stoppers at (901) 545-2677.