Left: Bailey, circa 1986; Right: Age-progressed by NCMEC to 38 years (2008)

Tavia Elizabeth Bailey
Missing since January 23, 1986 from Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida.
Classification: Endangered Missing

Vital Statistics

• Date Of Birth: August 3, 1970
• Age at Time of Disappearance: 15 years old
• Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 5'3"; 115 lbs.
• Distinguishing Characteristics: White Female. Blonde hair; brown eyes.
• Scars, Marks: Scar from her hairline to the right side of her right eyebrow and a scar on her left cheekbone. Her ears are pierced several times.
• Clothing: Striped jeans and a black fur coat.
• AKA: Chrystal and Tee
• DNA: Available in CODIS
• Fingerprints: Available

Circumstances of Disappearance
Bailey was last seen on January 23, 1986 in Pensacola, Florida.
Bailey was a frequent runaway, she once ran away to NYC. Her mother said she believed Bailey had a boyfriend, but neither she nor the investigators have ever been able to learn his name. A month before she disappeared, Tavia talked of going back to New York. She may be in the company of an unknown black male. Authorities believe she may have been taken against her will.

Investigators
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:

Escambia County Sheriff's Office
850-436-9620
Email Form

Case Number: 129849

NCMEC #: NCMC1058683

NCIC Number: M-316884976
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

Source Information:
Florida Missing Children Clearinghouse
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
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