Gwinnett County Police issue public alert for runaway juvenile Deaniyka Body

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA– The Gwinnett County Police Department (GCPD) is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 17-year-old Deaniyka Body.

On July 24, Body jumped out of a vehicle while being transported and ran near the State Route 316 eastbound ramp. Officers responded to the area and attempted to locate her.

During the search, Body was reported hiding between vehicles at the QuikTrip at 5050 Sugarloaf Parkway in an attempt to avoid being found by officers. She remained in the area for approximately 30 minutes and was reported asking people for a ride before leaving the area.

Body is described as a Black female, approximately 5 feet 2 inches tall and 110 pounds. She was last seen wearing a tight-fitting green romper and a bonnet and was carrying a “Jack Skellington” plushie.

Anyone who has any information to share in this case, should contact GCPD detectives at 770-513-5300. 

  Deaniyka Body,17\Photo via GCPD