Hi all- I am asking that you pray for my family and I and my dd.
My dd went out on Friday to the football game and has not been home. We didnt have a arguement or anything like that, I know that she was upset at wanting to go with a friend on Saturday night and I said no, because I had not met the girls parents. So instead she used Friday night as her way out and now I have not seen her, since Friday when I dropped her off at school.
We have called the police, friends and I am not sure what to do at this point. If you could please just say a little prayer for her safe return, I just want her home. thanks

Absolutely, praying for your precious dd's safe return soon.

((((HUGS)))) Hope your dd comes safely home soon!

Sending prayers to you & your family.

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buttercup, I'll keep you and your familiy in my prayers. I absolutely can't imagine what you're going through. Please update us when dd returns home.

thinking of you! how old is your DD?

I will keep your family and your DD in my thoughts and prayers.

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Will pray for her safe return.

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how scary.. I'm sorry your going through this and will pray for her safe return. keep us updated.

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Oh my goodness, please keep us posted. Thinking about and praying for you today.

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No word today, I had a sleepless night. My dd is 16 years old. I plan on going out and looking, calling hospitals, and back to the police. Other than that I dont know what I can do but pray for her safe return.

That is terrible. Have you contacted your local media? Maybe they can help get the word out. I'm sure if you got them involved, more people would be looking for her. What's the police/sheriff saying? I hope she comes home soon.


(((HUGS)))

I am so sorry, I hope she is safely home soon.

Sending many (((((HUGS))))) your way. I will be keeping you and your DD in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you hear from her soon.

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My thoughts and prayers are with you...I hope that she returns safely today...I can't imagine what you are going through... ~Lisa

I would be driving by her friends house, call and see if she showed up at school, talk to her friends parents (who may be able to squeeze info from their kids), check her email (myspace page, history on her computer). I hope she comes back safely soon.

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Oh my God I have a 16 yr old and this is my worst fear. God Bless and Prayers!! Please keep us updated.

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I too have a 16 yr old and cant even imagine. Sending positive thoughts your way

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Sorry to hear. My prayers are with you and your daugther.

Can you track her through her phone if she carries one? Prayers for her safe return.

Rebecca

I'm praying for you daughters safe return. Also I will keep your family in my prayers.
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You all will be in my thoughts. I have a DS 16 and every time he gets PO'd I worry that he will just decide not to come home. Very scary.

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this was my thought. If she has a cell phone, you should be able to log into the carriers website and monitor if/when she's made calls and to whom. That would at least give you a starting point. Did she go to school today?

Thoughts are with you

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My thoughts and prayers are with you.. be strong.

Many prayers and thoughts are with you...

On the news it said someone had a wife missing and the cell phone company pinged the phone and they found her (in her car, had an accident, was doing ok last I heard).

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OP is it too soon to post a picture on here? There is always that chance that someone might recognize her. Talk to the news people? I don't blame you for not wanting her to go because you haven't met the parents. Has anyone been to that friend's house? Is this like her not to come home for days?

Sorry about all the questions, I will keep you all in my prayers.

Your family is in my thoughts.

I hope all is well and she's safe. My prayers are with you and your family.

sandy

any updates?

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I called the police again today, talked to a detective and he said that they are going to go by the house of the girl that I hadnt met her parents. We live in a larger city over 150,000 people, the bad thing is that you dont know where to look exactly. Our pastor has been out looking, we've been looking as well.
The kids didn't have school today, teachers institute, and this is the one day she didnt take her cell phone with her.
Tomorrow its back to the police dept, making fliers as well. I will post a picture later.
Its been a nightmare, we also have 2 other dd's.
Thank you all for your support, it means so much to me.

Praying for you and your family,

Am so sorry, can't even being to imagine what you are going through. I truly hope she is back soon.

We are praying for her safe return. Are the police actively involved? Can they do the Amber Alert/ are they taking this seriously? I know your nights must be sleepless and your days long-praying for your strenght as well, and hoping for a quick reply saying that she is home safe!

My prayers and thoughts go out to you all.

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My stomach is in knots...what memories your plea brings back. My teenage step daughter was a runner. Those were some of the worst nights of my life wondering if she ran or what had happened. I have handed out flyers, I have beat streets that I would not have dared been on after dark. Keeping the faith that she will come home safely and that you will be able to heal as a family.

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Sending and Saying Prayers for the safe return of your Daughter.

Hold strong.
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I have a 17 yr old daughter and I cannot imagine what you are going through. She has been gone plenty long enough to have the P.D. really involved. This is such a horrible time for your familly; perhaps your other DDs can give you some info that they have been less than comfortable sharing up till now.

Your family are in my thoughts and prayers!

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I'm not sure how to post a picture on here of her, if anyone can help me that would help alot. Another night and no news yet, we live in Illinois. I have checked the hospitals, been on the streets, and today I will go back. I have to find her.

I was wondering the same thing about an amber alert. If she's been gone since Friday, surely to goodness it's been long enough for an alert.

Your family is still in my thoughts and prayers.

I could be wrong, but I believe Amber alerts are done only when there's an abduction and some idea of who or what to be looking for.

OP, I'm so sorry. I can't imagine how you must feel. I hope she contacts you very soon and that everything ends well.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Around here (Detroit) they do Amber alerts for any missing kids (parental abductions, teens that take off, etc).

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Heck, I could be wrong, too, but I was thinking the same thing. I thought they would just add that it was a runaway or whatever.

Regardless, I hope she comes home soon.

Buttercup, I was wondering if she has ever run before and where did you find her if she did? Is there anywhere in your house/property that she could hide? Any relatives that she could run to and they don't know that you're looking for her? Sounds like your inutition was right about that other girl. I hope she comes home soon and puts your mind to ease.

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"One out of every seven children will run away before the age of 18."

Here is a list of things you can do:
After you call the police, call the Sheriff's Department, state police, and police from adjoining jurisdictions. File reports, record the officers' names, badge numbers, telephone, fax, and report numbers.

Check with your child's friends, work, neighbors, relatives, or anyone else who may know of your child's whereabouts. Ask them to notify you if they hear from your child

Go to your child's school, speak with teachers and staff, and go through your child's lockers and desks.

Find out if any of your child's friends are missing. They may be together.

Notify the local FBI office and have your child's description entered into the FBI's National Crime Information Center (NCIC) computer.

Check home computers for leads such as online contacts and details of a planned meeting.

Call missing children helplines, such as the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at 1-800-THE-LOST and Operation Lookout at 1-800-782-SEEK.

Call runaway hotlines if you suspect your teen is a runaway, such as the National Runaway Switchboard at 1-800-621-4000.

Notify your state's missing children information clearinghouse and other helping organizations.

Keep a record of everyone you contact, including date and time, name of person, organization, phone number, and information received.

Keep your home phone staffed and record conversations. This may be the only way your child knows how to reach you.

Close the door to your child's room and don't touch anything in there.

Find pictures of your child to use in the search. Choose photographs that are recent and realistic.

Check telephone bills for the past few months for any unfamiliar long distance calls.

Cooperate fully with the police and the media.

Contact runaway shelters in your area and in nearby areas and states. Give them your child's photograph. If your teen gives an incorrect name and age, it will help identify him/her.

Contact hospitals, abortion clinics, drug treatment centers, and counseling services in your area.

Leave flyers at youth hangouts, malls, and recreation centers. You can create, display, and print a Missing Person Flyer from your computer.

Offer a reward. The Carol Sund / Carrington Memorial Reward Foundation provides Missing Person-Criminal Apprehension Rewards of up to $10,000.

Hire a private investigator.


According to this site "One out of every seven children will run away before the age of 18."

federal legislation was passed directing police to take reports immediately on any missing children under age 18, including runaways. Under the law, that information must be entered into the National Crime Information Center, a computerized database of victims and criminals maintained by the FBI. However, that doesn't mean police start to search immediately.
While police officers are required to take a report and assess every missing child case, only the children who are believed to be in danger or are under age 13 or mentally or physically disabled are automatically classified as "critical missing persons.
The Amber Alert is not intended for runaways or parental abductions except in life threatening situations and is intended only for the most serious, time-critical child abduction cases

I hope you will find your child very soon.

Keep asking her friends, especially the newer ones, one of them knows something. I ran away a lot when I was a teenager and there were always friends who knew. I was able to stay in a friends' basement for 2 weeks until a neighbor saw me and called the police, his parents were less than reliable.

Also check youth hostels in your area, I stayed at Covenant House in NYC for several weeks. Most of them will not notify parents so I don't know if they'll tell you anything over the phone. We were allowed to go out of the building but had to be back inside before a certain time, can't remember but I'm thinking 8 ish.

Check local parks for restrooms or any other type of shelter she could be sleeping in.

If I can think of anything else I'll post back. Sending you good vibes, you'll be in my thoughts.

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Once again thank you for all your prayers, no word on her, she didnt go to school today either. I have done alot of the tips "forrestlayne" printed out for us. I have tried to call the news stations here, but they wont take the story because she left on her own...they told me this wasnt what they considered a story for them. Well I think any missing child is a story, runaway or not.
Not much help from the local law enforcement here, I have called the chief of police but of course he was in a meeting. Going out now to make fliers. Keep up the prayers I need them.

Where in Illinois are you?

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I am sorry but even a child that at first leaves on their own can have something happen to change all that. I would keep calling the media until SOMEONE listens to you. I know what you are going through as I have a son who does this alot.
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OMG, I just now read this thread. I too have three teen daughters and my heart is just sick with worry for you. Your family is in my sincere prayers and please keep us updated.

Please Please keep us updated this is so saddening.

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Might be a stupid idea, but have you thought of contacting some online bloggers? If they could mention it, the story can maybe grow from there, if the mainstream news aren't going to help.

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I, too, just read this thread...

Have you checked her MySpace account??? Email accounts???

What about incoming Txt messages, or go to her cell phone company and see if you can get a list of txt messages she has sent out.


I have 2 16 year old daughters, and this scares the crap out of me too. More than once they were mad at me for not letting them go to a home where 1) parents weren't home and 2) had never met the parents.

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OK...I use to have to take reports for runners and/or missing kids all the time.

Have you filed an actual police report? If not--do so now.
Your local police/sheriff's office can enter a person in to NCIC as missing. You do not necessarily have to go to the FBI. You need to get your DD's dental records and medical records--this will speed up the process when entering her into NCIC. If she has any medical problems she can be listed as missing-endangered. DO NOT under any circumstances allow the police to blow this off! If you have not filed an actual report do so now! You should have an officer who is assigned to your report (generally it is a detective). This is the person you need to contact. Going to different officers only dilutes the efforts. Make a list (write it out) of all her friends and their addresses and phone numbers--give this to the officers for follow-up. Do an inventory of her room/possessions: What, if anything, is missing? This could provide clues as to where she may be. What was she wearing when last you saw her? Simply enough question, but sometimes difficult to answer. You should also ask if the police/sheriff have put out an ATL or BOLO for your child. ATL is Attempt to Locate. BOLO is Be on the Look Out. An ATL or BOLO can also be entered into NCIC and transmitted to other law enforcement offices.

Who or What qualifies for an Amber Alert may or may not be up to local law enforcement. We had to go through our state's Dept of Justice, and get their approval before issuing an Amber Alert. So, you may pursue this avenue, but keep in mind that it may not be up to the local law enforcement.
Also you can contact the Center for Missing and Exploited Children (I believe this was started by John Walsh) and go through the process of having her listed there.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

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I'm so sorry to hear your d/d is missing...what unimaginable agony for your family.

Everyone has given such great advice, I really can't add to it. I do agree, though, that her friends are the key. Either they know where she is, or know who she is with. If the police are not pressuring them, enlist some family members to help you show up at their doors regularly to let them know you are not going to back off. Do you have someone who can access her computer history? Is there any possibility she has taken off with a boyfriend? If he is 18, you might be able to get some leverage for more action from the police.

I'll be keeping her in my prayers, and you as well.

What kind of news stations would not do a story about this? I live in a hick town & even here they report about missing kids... I would be so mad that I would be laying outside that police station, news station etc till something was done... I hope it all works out!

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Just a thought that I didn't see mentioned yet (although it may have been)...

Does your community have a community website? We live in a small (ish) town and a community member has a website that lists events, local business phone numbers and alerts. If your community has one, I would contact the website and get info. listed.

((((((HUGS)))))) to you

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One more idea. You can contact the school district administrators, and ask that a notice be sent home with all the kids advising that she is missing, the police are searching for her, and anyone with information should contact you or the police (or even a school counselor).

Praying for your daughter's safe return.