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Family Reunion’s Jaida Benjamin found safe after missing person report sparked celebrity appeals
Jaida Benjamin had been reported missing over the weekend (Picture: Getty)
Jaida Benjamin has been found safe in Los Angeles, not far from where she was last seen before being reported missing over the weekend.
The Family Reunion actress, 27, was located in the area of Ventura Boulevard and Colfax Avenue in Studio City, Los Angeles, at 2.30apm on Tuesday morning, Los Angeles police confirmed to CBSLA.
There had been concerns for the actress’s safety after co-stars revealed she has bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
Benjamin had been reported missing by her family after last being seen on Saturday not far from where she was eventually found, and the circumstances of why she went missing or how she was found are still unknown.
Her mother, JoCinda Benjamin, had shared a flyer on Instagram on Monday appealing for information, telling her followers: ‘Never thought I’d ever have to make this type of post. My baby is missing please help me find her. I can’t breathe.’
She later shared an update after her daughter was found, writing: ‘We are happy to announce that our beloved Jaida Benjamin was found safe and unharmed around 2:30 am.
Her mother JoCinda confirmed that Jaida was found safe and unharmed (Picture: Facebook)
‘As she is currently resting and under medical evaluation, we ask for privacy as the family heals and surrounds Jaida with the love and support she needs.
‘We thank you all for your tremendous support and coverage as we searched for her. Your outpouring love to help bring her home safely is appreciated beyond words of expression and we hope that communities will continue to support families that are missing their children, especially the young brown children that go missing daily.’
The appeal to find her had been shared by a host of stars including Viola Davis, Brandy, Zoey Deutch and Porsha Williams.
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Co-star Vincent M Ward had shared her poster, adding: ‘Yoòo if you’re in Los Angeles and you see this young lady please call the number..
‘Jaida has played my daughter and Ive worked with her a number of times.. California friends and family, PLEASE SHARE! Note: She’s Bipolar + SchizophrenicSczephrenic… Thank you.’
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