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Cayleigh Williams was last seen around 2:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, in Old Louisville. (Photos courtesy of Louisville Metro Police)
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Police are asking for the public's help finding a missing 15-year-old girl last seen Wednesday morning in Old Louisville.

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Louisville Metro Police said this is what Cayleigh Williams was wearing when she was last seen around 2:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, in Old Louisville. (Photo provided by LMPD)

According to an Operation Return Home issued by Louisville Metro Police, Cayleigh Williams was last seen around 2:30 a.m. in the 900 block of South 1st Street wearing a white sweatshirt, gray leggings, a cheetah print bonnet and a black mini backpack. 

Williams has brown eyes and is 5 feet, 2 inches tall. Police said Williams has both nostrils pierced and her hair is currently dyed red. Her family is concerned for her safety as she has not been in contact with them.

If you see Williams or know where she might be, call LMPD's anonymous Crime Tip Line at 502-574-LMPD (5673). 

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