Missing Iredell Teen May Be In Danger: Sheriff

MOORESVILLE, NC — Iredell County’s sheriff is asking for the public’s help in locating Tayviona Vandiver, one week after the teen ran away from a Troutman group home. She is believed to be in the Charlotte area, according to authorities.

Vandiver was reported missing Wednesday, May 2, when a missing persons report was filed with the sheriff’s office.

“Tayviona is believed to be in the Charlotte area, specifically near Glenwood Drive,” Sheriff Darren Campbell said in a statement Friday. “Multiple attempts have been made to locate Tayviona but were unsuccessful,” he said adding authorities believe she may be with a black male and may be in danger.

Vandiver is described as about 5-foot, six-inches tall and about 110 pounds. She has short hair with dreadlocks.

Campbell asks that anyone with information about this case contact the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office at 704-878-3180 or the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at 1-800-843-5678.

Photo courtesy of Iredell County Sheriff’s Office