(DeKalb County, IN) 12-7-23- The Indiana State Police is investigating a runaway teen juvenile, Nevaeha Wheaton, 16, of Auburn, Indiana.

Nevaeha was last seen at a family residence located in the 3600 block of DeKalb CR19 around midnight on Sunday December 3, 2023, and then shortly thereafter at a friends residence in the 6700 block of DeKalb CR71 in St. Joe.

Nevaeha was believed to be headed out of state to either Coldwater, Michigan, or the Bryan, Ohio area where she is known to have friends.  ISP has been in contact with those law enforcement agencies.

The attached photo of Nevaeha wearing the blue hoodie sweatshirt with “JORDAN” printed on the front is what she was last seen wearing.  Her hair is naturally red, but may have recently dyed her hair black to change her appearance.

    NEVAEHA WHEATON–16yrs old, Female, White 5’2″, 130lbs, Red Hair,  Blue eyes

Anyone with information that can help detectives locate Nevaeha’s whereabouts is strongly urged to contact the Indiana State Police @ 260-432-8661, or the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department @ 260-333-7911.