562.570.5273
LBPDPIO@longbeach.gov
Update 2/19/2026:
On Feb. 19, 2026 at-risk missing person Kaiya Pouvi was located safe and unharmed in the City of Paramount.
Originally published on 2/19/2026:
The Long Beach Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating 9-year-old at-risk missing person Kaiya Pouvi. Pouvi was last seen when she left class at the end of school (Bret Harte Elementary). When family checked for her at the parent pick up she was no where to be found. She did pass a student a note earlier in the day stating she was going to run away. Staff confirmed she was there and left on foot from their location and out of sight. Pouvi is on foot, does not have a cell phone nor any other tracking device on her person and unknown amount of money.
At-risk missing person Kaiya Pouvi is described as follows:
Age: 9
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Brown
Height: 4'10"
Weight: 70lbs
Gender: Female
Race: Asian
Clothing: Blue rain coat with white fur on the hood, black yoga pants and black tennis shoes.
Possible Destination: Unknown
Jewelry: None
Scars/Marks/Tattoos: None
Medical Alerts: None
Anyone with information regarding this missing person is urged to call the LBPD Missing Persons Detail at (562) 570-7246 or LBPD Dispatch at (562) 435-6711. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may submit a tip through "LA Crime Stoppers" by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), downloading the "P3 Tips" app to your smartphone (available at the Apple App store and Google Play) or visiting www.lacrimestoppers.org.