GARY, Ind. - It has been a year since 14-year-old Ja'Niyah McMichael was reported missing from her home in Gary, Indiana.

The backstory:

Ja'Niyah's mother, Jasmine McMichael, reported her missing on Aug. 12, 2024, from their home in the 1900 block of Malcolm X Boulevard.

Ja’Niyah was last seen wearing a black hoodie, black pajama pants and red/black shoes.

The FBI says she may have been the victim of foul play.

What you can do:

The City of Gary and the FBI are offering a combined $20,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for her disappearance.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the FBI at 1-800-225-5324 or submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov .

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