Missing Teen Taliyah Davis: A Mother’s Plea for Help and Understanding

A community is being asked to come together as a mother searches for her missing daughter, hoping that awareness and compassion will help bring her home safely.

Seventeen-year-old Taliyah Davis was last seen leaving her home on Caldwell, walking away alone. At the time, she was wearing a gray hoodie and black leggings. She is described as approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighing around 180 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

Since her disappearance, concern has grown rapidly—not only because of her age, but also due to the circumstances surrounding her departure.

Her mother, Vee Garner, has shared an emotional message, urging the public—especially young people active on social media—to remain alert and speak up if they have seen anything or heard any information that could help. She emphasized that even the smallest detail could make a difference.

In her statement, Vee spoke openly about her daughter’s long-standing mental health challenges, explaining that this is something Taliyah has faced for most of her life. She described years of trying to support her child through difficult moments, doing everything she could as a single mother to provide care, understanding, and stability.

She also addressed misinformation that has been circulating, expressing frustration over inaccurate details being shared online. According to her, Taliyah did not simply vanish without context. Instead, she left during a moment of emotional distress while attempting to seek psychiatric help.

Vee shared that she had previously warned that her daughter might become overwhelmed or try to leave, hoping that additional support systems would be in place. Now, those fears have become reality, and she is left searching—both physically and emotionally—for answers.

This situation highlights not only the urgency of finding Taliyah, but also the broader challenges families face when navigating mental health crises, particularly among young people.

Authorities are asking anyone who may have seen Taliyah Davis or has any information about her whereabouts to contact the Conway Police Department immediately. Time is critical in cases like this, and community awareness can play a key role in ensuring a safe outcome.

For her family, this is more than a missing persons case.

It is a race against time… and a plea for help.

And for Taliyah, it is a moment where being seen—and being found—could make all the difference.