Full Notification

Detectives with the Portsmouth Police Department Special Victims Unit are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing woman and her child. According to detectives, 36-year-old Christina Smith and her 11-year-old son, Emmanuel Wade were last seen at walking from their home in the 4600 block of West Norfolk Road toward Cedar Lane, at approximately 5:45 p.m. yesterday evening. Since then, family members have been unable to locate or contact Ms. Smith and her son. Detectives are concerned for the well-being of this mother and her son because they both have medical conditions that require daily medication, which they do not have with them.

Christina Smith is a black female that stands 5’8” tall and weighs approximately 170 pounds. She has black hair, brown eyes and a lion tattoo on her arm. Her son, Emmanuel Wade, is a black male that stands 5’2” tall and weighs approximately 90 pounds. He has black hair, brown eyes, and a light burn mark on his face.

Instructions:

If you have seen Christina Smith or Emmanuel Wade or know their whereabouts, please contact the Portsmouth Police Department immediately at (757) 393-5300 or Detective A. Mannings at (757) 718-6781.