STATEWIDE NEWS RELEASE
October 17, 2026
Level II Endangered/Missing Child Advisory
Assistance Needed Locating Missing Denham Springs Child
Livingston Parish – The Louisiana State Police has issued a Level II Endangered/Missing Child Advisory on behalf of the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office for 13-year-old Mariah Cox. She was last seen today at her home on Leach Lane in Denham Springs at approximately 4:00 p.m. LSP received the request to issue an advisory at approximately 10:53 p.m.
Cox is a white female with brown curly hair and red highlights. She is 5’1 and weighs approximately 120 pounds, and was last seen wearing a black hoodie and black/white Nike shoes, carrying a black book bag and a maroon purse.
Cox’s mode of transportation is unknown.
Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts is asked to immediately contact the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office at (225) 686-2241 or dial 911. All questions should be directed to the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Contact Information:
Sgt. Jacob Pucheu
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section
Office: (225) 925-6202
Jacob.pucheu@la.gov
