Missing Persons

Africa October 22

Expert warns critical hours slipping away as kidnappers likely to move US missionary in Niger

American missionary kidnapped near Niger's presidential palace as security expert warns first 48 hours critical for rescue from ISIS-controlled territory.

Missing Persons October 22

Vermont police search for student who vanished from Middlebury College

Vermont authorities use drones in ongoing investigation to find missing Middlebury College senior Lia Purcell Smith, last seen on campus Friday night.

Blue City Crime October 20

Soros-backed blue city DA under fire after freeing suspect tied to Miss USA hopeful’s death

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner faces backlash after repeat offender Keon King was charged in the disappearance of Penn State graduate Kada Scott.

Kansas October 14

Police release major update after viral video shows screaming woman being pulled from doorway

A woman seen being pulled away in a viral video has contacted police as investigators believe it was a domestic violence case involving her boyfriend.

Missing Persons October 13

Investigators release video of possible abduction, showing woman screaming as she’s pulled away

Police release security camera footage of woman reportedly taken by force early Sunday in Wichita neighborhood as investigation continues with multiple agencies.

Crime October 12

More than 30 children rescued amid trafficking operation in major US city as expert warns of growing crisis

Federal and local authorities rescued more than 30 missing children and arrested suspects in a coordinated anti-trafficking operation across Texas called Operation Lightning Bug.

Missing Persons October 10

Missing mom found alive in forest as officials investigate ‘suspicious’ house fire

Britney Gard, 46, called 911 from a forest near Bainbridge, Indiana, ending a week-long search that began after her house caught fire under suspicious circumstances.

Missing Persons October 4

Sextortion scams against teen boys skyrocket after COVID, watchdog says

Callahan Walsh of NCMEC warns that financial sextortion targeting teenage boys has reached unprecedented levels since COVID with devastating consequences.

Missing Persons October 1

Mountain bikers find missing hiker wandering wilderness in underwear

Three mountain bikers discovered lost hiker Heather Wayment in the Idaho wilderness and coordinated with rescue crews for a helicopter evacuation.

Florida September 30

Florida teen accused of faking abduction, shooting himself and sparking Amber Alert

Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods says 17-year-old Caden Speight’s false abduction report triggered an Amber Alert before he was found safe in Williston.

Hawaii September 26

Coast Guard joins search for diver who vanished in Hawaii

Coast Guard crews deployed helicopters and boats to search for Bryson Higashi, a 44-year-old who disappeared on Tuesday off Kauai's northern coastline.