Missing Persons

Missing persons cases, kidnappings, and disappearances

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Man Allegedly Threatened to Kill 10-Month-Old, Self Before Kidnapping in Las Vegas Area

Authorities investigating after reports emerged of threats made prior to an infant's disappearance.

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CMPD Locates Missing Woman Within Days of Disappearance

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department successfully locate missing woman just days after she was reported disappeared.

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FBI, Local Law Enforcement Canvass Catalina Foothills for Digital Clues in Nancy Guthrie Disappearance

Investigators question Arizona neighbors about internet disruptions on night mother of 'Today' show host vanished.

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San Diego Man Accused of Kidnapping, Abusing Child Is Registered Sex Offender

Authorities allege the suspect, already on the sex offender registry, took a child in what investigators are describing as an abduction case.

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Suspect Detained After Reported Attempted Abduction of 8-Year-Old Girl in Wichita

Wichita police responded to a reported attempted abduction involving an elementary-school-aged girl, taking one person into custody.

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Thornton Man Sentenced to 68 Years for Kidnapping, Assaulting Teen Girl

Adams County judge delivers maximum term in case involving abduction and sexual assault of minor.

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Deputies Confirm Body Found During Search For Missing Man In Buncombe County

Law enforcement officials announce a critical development in the missing persons investigation within the region.

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Missing Man Last Seen at O'Hare Airport, Chicago Police Say

Chicago authorities are seeking information regarding a man reported missing after his last known sighting at the airport.

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Father of young triplets identified as missing man in Avtar Singh kidnapping near Lake Berryessa

Authorities say the man known as Tracy, father of three‑month‑old triplets, was found dead on a shoreline of Lake Berryessa, ending a weeks‑long search tied to a high‑profile kidnapping case.

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Endangered Missing Person Emmanuel Posado Sought in 26th District

Authorities say the 24‑year‑old vanished from his apartment in the 26th District on Jan. 12, prompting a multi‑agency search.

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Man Found Dead After Kidnapping From Sikh Temple in Tracy, Not Intended Target, Sheriff Says

Authorities say the victim discovered in a remote field was abducted from a local Sikh temple but was not the original target of the crime.

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Nancy Guthrie Abduction Highlights Kidnap‑and‑Ransom Insurance Concerns

The 2026 kidnapping of Texas resident Nancy Guthrie has reignited debate over the role and regulation of kidnap‑and‑ransom (K&R) insurance policies.

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‘Golden Swan’ Trailer Spotlights Director’s Brother Kidnapping as Case Remains Unsolved

The new series trailer revives public interest in Marco Ortiz’s 2024 disappearance, prompting renewed pressure on federal and state investigators.

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Mother and Cousin Charged After Attempted Kidnapping at Bryan Restaurant

Authorities say the pair tried to abduct a 7‑year‑old boy from a family‑friendly eatery in Bryan, Texas, before being thwarted by staff and police.

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Volunteers Comb Area Around Nancy Guthrie’s Home in Search of Missing Woman

Neighbors and volunteers flood the streets of Cedar Ridge, scouring yards and woods after Nancy Guthrie vanished from her front porch on Feb. 19.

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What Could Come Next in the Investigation Into Nancy Guthrie’s Disappearance

Authorities continue to chase leads and expand search efforts as the family of the missing Oak Ridge mother urges the public to come forward with any information.

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DNA Complications Delay Nancy Guthrie Case until Arrest Made Following Amber Alert

After a statewide Amber Alert and a forensic backlog, Phoenix police arrested a suspect in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, but DNA testing issues continue to cloud the investigation.

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Body Believed to Be Missing Fisherman Michael R. Harper Discovered in Marsh South of Wanchese

Authorities say the remains recovered Saturday likely belong to a 45‑year‑old man who vanished in early February.

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Toddler Missing in Phoenix Triggers Amber Alert After Criminal Damage Reported at ICE Facility

Authorities launched a statewide search for a toddler after a vandalism incident at the Phoenix ICE building prompted an Amber Alert, urging the public to report any sightings.

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Amber Alert Issued for 3-Year-Old Girl Allegedly Abducted from Home

Authorities launched a statewide Amber Alert Saturday after a toddler was reported missing from her residence, urging the public to help locate her.

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Body Found in Lake Berryessa May Be Linked to Missing Man’s Abduction

A partial skeletal remain recovered from the lake could belong to Michael J. Ramirez, who vanished in early January, officials said.

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Police Identify Suspect in Toddler’s Abduction out of Avondale

Avondale police say a 32‑year‑old male was taken into custody after a weeks‑long investigation into the disappearance of a 2‑year‑old taken from a neighborhood playground.

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Police Seek Public Help Locating Missing Manistique Man

Authorities say a 48‑year‑old man vanished near Manistique after a late‑night fishing trip and are urging anyone with information to contact law enforcement.

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Missing Person Found Dead in Submerged Car After iPhone Crash Alert Prompts Search in Northern Kentucky

An iPhone crash‑alert from the missing woman's phone led authorities to a vehicle submerged in the Ohio River, where her body was recovered Friday.