A surge in the number of missing children in one Midwest state is sparking panic among parents.
A total of 21 juveniles disappeared in August alone, data from local police and the state’s missing persons register showed.
By midway through the month, a staggering 11 children had vanished in North Dakota.
A further nine children aged between 13 and 16-years-old were reported missing as of August 27, Newsweek and The Forum reported.
On Saturday, 12-year-old Olivia Johnson from Fargo became the 21st missing child. Police issued an alert urging the public to look out for her.
She was last seen wearing a black t-shirt, black shorts and was wearing a cream colored backpack.
So far ten children have been located, but fears remain over those still unaccounted for.
North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation Chief Agent Steven Harstad said his agency is encouraging parents to treat children who run away as missing and not ignore it.
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Author: Ray Hilbrich
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