Three girls from a behavioral health center in Virginia are believed to have escaped from the institution on Jan. 18. The Portsmouth Police Department revealed the identities of the girls as Darsha McAllister, 16, Joseline Krofec, 14, and Forever Scott, 12.
The Portsmouth Police Department released descriptions of the girls in case anyone in the area encounters them. Scott is described as a Black girl, 5 feet 2 inches tall, weighing 129 lbs. She was last seen wearing a Jordan T-shirt and navy blue pants. She has brown eyes and wears her hair black. McAllister is also Black. She is 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighs 188 lbs, and was last seen wearing pink pajama pants and a tan T-shirt branded “California.” She has orange braids. Joseline is White, 5 feet 3 inches tall, weighs 120 lbs, has brown eyes and black hair, and was last seen wearing black pajamas.
The group was last seen on the premises around 7:30 a.m. local time on Sunday along Fort Lane in Portsmouth. Considering Scott’s young age, her case is being treated as one of special interest and has been categorized as “endangered.” The CEO of Harbor Point Behavioral Health Center, Freddie Anderson, said, “Our team responded immediately by informing local law enforcement and the patients’ guardians, and we are cooperating fully with the Portsmouth Police Department as they work to safely locate these individuals.”
People reports that Joseline has been trying to reach her grandmother, Tammy Krofek. In missing persons cases, this type of outreach is often viewed as one of the strongest leads. Krofek shared that she believes Joseline had been trying to contact her using burner phones prior to the runaway incident. However, since the escape, Krofek has not received any calls. She said, “I just want her home, and I want her safe.”
Joseline reportedly attempted to run away on New Year’s Eve during the high-activity period of the festive season. Staff at Harbor Point Behavioral Health Center were able to stop the plan, but it appears that it did not deter her from trying again. Considering the girls’ young ages and mental states, locating the three is vital, as being alone on the streets with nowhere and no one to turn to could significantly affect how they handle such a high-intensity situation. One can only hope they are soon spotted by a good Samaritan who alerts the authorities.
The Portsmouth Police Department has announced that anyone with information about the missing children should contact the department’s Special Victims Unit at 757-393-8536. Those who prefer to report information anonymously can submit tips through the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP or by dialing 8477.
There have still been no updates on the case, but there is hope that the family will release clearer photos to make it easier for the public to recognize the girls. That said, the descriptions provided are fairly detailed, and it may only be a matter of time before someone spots them. This is a developing story.
Published: Jan 21, 2026 10:20 am