Gresham Police Searching For Missing 12-year-old (Photo) - 05/03/26

RELEASE DATE:               May  3, 2026
CASE NUMBER:               26-19098

Gresham, Ore—Gresham Police is asking for the public’s assistance with locating a missing 12-year-old who was last seen leaving her home two days ago.

Armoni Crittendon was seen walking away from her home in the 3000 block of SE Laura Ave., on Friday, May 1, at approximately 2:30 p.m.  She was seen on a nearby surveillance camera walking northbound wearing a black backpack. Armoni is described as a Black female with black hair in braids, is 5-feet and 1-inch tall and weighs 105 pounds.  She was last seen wearing a green long-sleeved shirt, red and black pajama pants, and light-colored shoes.

If anyone has information about Armoni’s whereabouts, they are asked to call 911.

Keeping a child away from their lawful custodian may constitute the crime of Custodial Interference, a felony. (ORS 163.245).

If you think a child is being abused or neglected, you can call the police. Officers will investigate the report and work with Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) Child Protective Services (CPS) employees to ensure the child is safe. Additionally, reports can be made directly to the Child Abuse Hotline at 855-503-SAFE (7233). Trained child welfare screeners will talk with you about your concerns and decide if follow-up or referrals are needed.

In addition to DHS, Gresham Police partners with New Avenues for Youth (NAFY) and the Alba Collaborative who provide 24/7 services for youth ages 9 to 17-years-old in crisis or in need of a safe place to stay. They are located at the New Avenues Youth Opportunity Center (YOC), 470 SE 165th Ave., Portland, OR 97233 on a shared campus with Boys & Girls Club, Open School, and Latino Network.

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