City of West Des Moines, IA

01/16/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/16/2026 14:48

Assistance Requested - Locating Missing Person


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The West Des Moines Police Department is seeking the public's help in locating missing person Kaila Monson. She is a 16-year-old African American/Hispanic female with brown eyes and brown hair. Kaila is approximately 5'1" and weighs approximately 100 pounds. She was last seen wearing an all-black outfit. She is believed to be in the Des Moines metro area and not believed to be in danger at this time.

If you have any information regarding her whereabouts, please contact Westcom at 515-222-3321 or your local law enforcement agency.

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