Jayda Rodriguez Missing Person: Our hearts are heavy as we share the urgent news that 15-year-old Jayda Rodriguez from Nazareth, Pennsylvania has been declared missing. Jayda’s disappearance has shaken the entire community, sending waves of worry through every neighborhood, school hallway, and family home. This is not just another headline—this is personal. Jayda is someone’s daughter, someone’s friend, someone’s teammate. She is one of our own.
On what seemed like an ordinary day, everything changed. Last evening, emergency crews responded to assist the Upper Nazareth Police Department in a concerning incident in the area. Jayda was last seen not long before that, and since then, every moment that passes without answers only deepens the fear and anxiety gripping all of us who know her, care for her, or simply understand what it means to protect our youth.
This is hitting too close to home. Jayda is a member of the Nazareth High School track team—a teammate, an athlete, and a bright young girl with her whole life ahead of her. Parents in our community are heartbroken, terrified, and desperate for news. One parent shared that they picked their daughter up from the Middle School just one hour before Jayda was last seen. That proximity—the closeness of it all—makes this even more unsettling. It could be any one of our children. It is one of our children.
As we wait for answers and hold onto hope, we are asking everyone—absolutely everyone—to be vigilant. This is a time for action, unity, and unwavering focus. If you have seen Jayda, if you think you might have seen or heard anything that could help, please do not stay silent. Contact the Upper Nazareth Police Department directly or call 911 immediately. Even what may seem like a small detail could be the missing piece that brings her home.
Jayda’s absence is not just being felt by her family, but by every person who has crossed paths with her. Her teammates are devastated, her classmates are shaken, and our entire school community is rallying in hopes of her safe return. To the Rodriguez family—please know that you are not alone. Your community stands with you. We are praying with you, searching with you, and holding space for you during this nightmare no family should ever have to endure.
The truth is, this kind of thing should not be happening. Not here. Not anywhere. But the sad reality is that missing children cases are becoming far too common, and each one is a heartbreaking reminder that we need to protect, care for, and watch over each other more than ever before. When one child goes missing, it’s a wound to the entire community. And right now, Nazareth is hurting.
But we are not helpless. In times like these, the strength of a community can make a world of difference. We have the ability to raise our voices, to flood social media with Jayda’s photo and story, to call in any tips we may have, and to keep the search alive. Every share, every repost, every conversation could help lead us to Jayda. To the students at Nazareth High School, especially those who know and love Jayda: we see your pain, your confusion, your sadness. Please take care of each other. Lean on your counselors, your teachers, your friends, and your families. And if you know anything—no matter how small—please come forward. You could be the reason she comes home.
To the parents of Nazareth and beyond: this is a wake-up call we never wanted. Talk to your children. Stay close. Ask questions. Be involved. We cannot assume someone else is paying attention—we all need to be watching. We all need to care. Jayda’s disappearance is a reminder that it can happen anywhere. We must never be complacent. To our law enforcement and emergency responders: thank you for your tireless work, your coordination, and your commitment to finding Jayda. We know the pressure is immense, and we are grateful for everything you’re doing behind the scenes to bring her home.
As the search continues, let us stay grounded in faith and hope. Hope that Jayda is safe. Hope that she will be found. Hope that the love of her family, her community, and complete strangers reaches her wherever she may be. We believe in miracles, and we are praying with all our hearts that one will come. Jayda Rodriguez is not forgotten. Her face is in our minds, her name is on our lips, and her story is in our hearts. Until she is found, we will not stop searching, sharing, or supporting the people who love her most. Please, if you’re reading this: Together, we are stronger. Together, we can bring her home. Jayda, if by some chance you see this—please know how loved you are. How missed you are. Your community is calling your name and looking for you with every ounce of strength and love we have. We are not giving up. We will never give up.
