LUMBERTON, N.C. – A desperate search is intensifying for a 16-year-old Lumberton girl who vanished nearly two weeks ago, and with each passing day, the fears of her family and law enforcement grow. The Lumberton Police Department is making a renewed and urgent plea to the public for any information that could help locate Porsha Nichole Brooks, who was last seen on Saturday, September 13, 2025.

For thirteen agonizing days, Porsha’s family has been living a parent’s worst nightmare, waiting by the phone for a call that hasn’t come and imagining the infinite, terrifying possibilities of where their daughter could be. They describe themselves as “desperate for answers” and are deeply worried for her safety.

Police have entered Porsha into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database as a missing person and are actively pursuing all leads. But as the trail grows colder, they are stressing that a tip from a vigilant member of the public may be the key to bringing her home safely. The community is being asked to share her photo and information widely, in the hope that a single share could reach the person who knows something.

CRITICAL INFORMATION: WHO TO LOOK FOR

The Lumberton Police Department is asking everyone to familiarize themselves with Porsha’s details.

• Name: Porsha Nichole Brooks
• Age: 16 years old
• Missing Since: September 13, 2025
• Last Seen In: The Lumberton, North Carolina area
• NCIC Case Number: M008471723
• Physical Description: Police and family describe Porsha as a female with brown hair and brown eyes, standing approximately 5’4” tall and weighing around 120 pounds.
• Last Seen Wearing: The clothing she was wearing at the time of her disappearance has not been publicly disclosed by investigators.

If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Porsha Nichole Brooks, you are urged to immediately call 911 or contact the Lumberton Police Department directly at 1-910-671-3845.

Thirteen Agonizing Days: A Family’s Nightmare

For the family of Porsha Brooks, the past thirteen days have been an eternity filled with anguish and uncertainty. A child who was a vibrant part of their daily lives is now gone, and the silence she left behind is deafening.

The specific circumstances surrounding Porsha’s disappearance have not been released by investigators, who are working to piece together a timeline of her last known movements. It is unclear if she disappeared from her home, school, or another location in Lumberton. What is clear, however, is that her lack of contact is completely out of character and is the primary source of her family’s deep concern.

In today’s hyper-connected world, for a 16-year-old to go silent—with no social media activity, no calls, and no texts—is a major red flag for investigators and a source of immense pain for her loved ones.

“Every day you wake up and for a split second, you forget. Then it all comes rushing back, and the nightmare starts all over again,” a family spokesperson said, holding back tears. “We just want to know that she is safe. We need to hear her voice. We are begging anyone who knows anything, no matter how small you think it is, to please call the police. We are desperate to bring our daughter home.”

The family has been working tirelessly alongside law enforcement, contacting Porsha’s friends, checking her favorite places, and replaying her last known conversations in their minds, searching for any clue that could point them in the right direction.

The Investigation: A Race Against a Ticking Clock

The Lumberton Police Department is treating the disappearance of Porsha Brooks with the utmost seriousness. The first 48 hours are often the most critical in a missing person case, but investigators stress that even after thirteen days, the case is active, and hope is not lost.

The assignment of an NCIC number is a significant step. It means Porsha’s information is available to every law enforcement officer and agency across the United States. If she is encountered by police anywhere in the country, she will immediately be flagged as a missing and endangered juvenile.

Detectives are pursuing several avenues in their investigation:

• Digital Forensics: Investigators are likely analyzing her phone records, social media accounts, and computer activity for any clues about her state of mind, who she was communicating with, and whether she had plans to meet someone.
• Interviews: Police have been interviewing family members, close friends, classmates, and anyone else who had recent contact with Porsha to build a comprehensive picture of her life and the days leading up to her disappearance.
• Reviewing Surveillance: Detectives are reviewing surveillance footage from businesses and residences in the areas where Porsha was last known to be, searching for any glimpse of her.

Police are exploring all possibilities, including whether she may have run away or if she met with foul play. In either scenario, she is considered to be at high risk due to her age.

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A Community’s Role: The Power of a Single Share

 

In cases like this, the community becomes an extension of law enforcement’s eyes and ears. The family and the Lumberton Police Department are making a direct appeal to the public to become active participants in the search.

“We are a small, tight-knit community, and when one of our children is missing, it affects all of us,” said Lumberton Police Chief Michael McNeill in a statement. “We need everyone to be vigilant. Please, look at the photos, read the description, and think about whether you’ve seen this young lady in the last two weeks.”

Social media has become a powerful tool in the search. The hashtags #FindPorsha and #Missing are being used to circulate her flyer online. Every share, every repost, expands the search area exponentially and increases the chances that her photo will land in front of the one person who has the information needed to solve this case.

“Thank you for caring enough to read and share,” the family’s plea concludes. “Every repost could reach the right person and help bring Porsha safely back to her family.”

As the search for Porsha Nichole Brooks enters its third week, the message from her family and the police is simple and urgent: don’t give up. Please keep looking, keep sharing, and keep hoping. The one tip that brings her home could come from you.