New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with locating a critical missing juvenile.

Missing is Eriel Lynette Mack-Mariscal (pictured), White female, now Age 5. Please note the pictured image of her is from when she was approximately age 2.  

The legal guardian of the child, a resident of Louisiana, reportedly passed away in 2020 and whoever took custody of the child is not known. The family members of the child claim to have no knowledge of the child's whereabouts.

The child was originally reported as missing to the NOPD’s Fourth District on September 12, 2021.  Also, the photo on the bulletin is the only photo the extended family members has of her.

Note this is the third time a missing child bulletin has been issued by NOPD for her.  As time passes, the investigators become more and more concerned for her safety and that is the reason for this bulletin.

Her DNA is on file with multiple databases and she is listed with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC):  National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (missingkids.org)

You can do an internet search and find her listed on various sites, such as:  Eriel Lynette Mack-Mariscal - LA Repository for Unidentified & Missing People (lsu.edu)

Anyone with information regarding Eriel Lynette Mack-Mariscal is asked to call Child Abuse detectives at 504-658-6045.

Have a question or correction? Please email NOPD’s Public Affairs Division at nopdpio@nola.gov.