Concern is growing for the safe return of Tensley Gross, an 18-year-old whose disappearance has prompted authorities in Louisiana to issue a Silver Alert and ask the public for help locating her.
According to information released by Louisiana State Police on October 15, 2026, the alert was issued on behalf of the Ferriday Police Department. Gross was last seen on Wednesday, October 14, at approximately 7:40 a.m., leaving her school on EE Wallace Boulevard in Ferriday, Louisiana.
Authorities report that Gross has a medical condition that may affect her judgment. Her family has also indicated that she is currently without her medication, raising additional concerns for her well-being.
Gross is described as approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighing around 154 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes. When she was last seen, she was reportedly wearing a black shirt and tan pants.
Investigators believe she may be traveling on foot, although her direction of travel is unknown.
As the search continues, authorities are urging anyone who may have seen Gross or who has information about her whereabouts to contact law enforcement immediately. Members of the public are asked to avoid speculation and share information through official channels.
Anyone with information about her whereabouts is urged to contact the Ferriday Police Department at (318) 757-3606 or call 911 immediately.
Every timely report could help authorities locate Tensley and reunite her with those concerned for her safety.