Missing 15-Year-Old Ariana Dodds Believed to Be in Dallas Area; Police Ask for Public's Help
League City police are asking for help locating a 15-year-old girl last confirmed in the Bacliff area and believed to have traveled to the Dallas area.
The League City Police Department is asking residents across the Houston-Galveston region and North Texas to help locate 15-year-old Ariana Dodds.
Ariana was last confirmed in the Bacliff area on the morning of September 12, according to information circulated in connection with the search. Information subsequently received indicated that she may have traveled to the Dallas area.
Authorities and those sharing information about the search are asking anyone who may have seen Ariana, communicated with her or knows her current whereabouts to provide that information directly to law enforcement.
What to Look For
- Name: Ariana Dodds
- Age: 15
- Height: Approximately 5 feet 5 inches
- Hair: Blonde, with temporary pink coloring reported underneath
- Eyes: Blue
- Other identifying detail: Reported to wear a charm bracelet
- Last confirmed area: Bacliff, Texas
- Possible current area: Dallas area
Recent Photos of Ariana
The photographs below are being shared to help residents recognize Ariana. Her appearance may vary depending on hairstyle, glasses, clothing and other factors.
Information Reported to Investigators
Information circulated in connection with the case indicates Ariana may be with a person identified by the first name Israel. A last name has not been publicly provided in the information available to Talk of Friendswood.
The missing-person notice also references a dark gray Toyota, described as a two-door vehicle with rear seating.
Those details are being shared for identification purposes. They should not be interpreted as allegations of wrongdoing against any person unless law enforcement provides additional information.
If You Believe You See Ariana
Residents are being asked to provide information to law enforcement rather than attempting to intervene themselves.
- Do not confront anyone Ariana may be with.
- Note the exact location where she was seen.
- Note the vehicle description, if applicable.
- Record the license plate if it can be safely observed.
- Note the vehicle or person's direction of travel.
- Contact law enforcement with the information as quickly as possible.
Why Friendswood-Area Residents Are Being Asked to Share
Although Ariana is believed to possibly be in the Dallas area, the search began close to Friendswood. Bacliff is in Galveston County, making the case particularly relevant to residents throughout the Friendswood, League City, Clear Lake and Galveston County communities.
The public is being encouraged to share verified information about the search, especially with friends and family in Bacliff, League City, Galveston County, Texas City, Houston and the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Even residents who have not personally seen Ariana may be able to help by getting her photographs and the police contact information in front of someone who has.
Have Information About Ariana?
Contact the League City Police Department:
If you believe Ariana or anyone else is in immediate danger, call 911.
Talk of Friendswood will update this story if the League City Police Department announces that Ariana has been located or releases additional information concerning the search.