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Harrison County deputies search for missing 16-year-old girl reported missing Wednesday
Authorities said Marie Wilson was reported missing around 7:46 p.m. Wednesday and that the teen may be in Kentucky.
The Harrison County Sheriff’s Department is searching for a missing 16-year-old girl reported missing late Wednesday, and officials say she may be located in Kentucky, according to a local report.
The department said Marie Wilson was reported missing at approximately 7:46 p.m. on Wednesday. Investigators are working to determine her whereabouts and whether she crossed into or traveled through the Commonwealth.
Investigators said Wilson was last seen getting into a white car. The description of the vehicle and the circumstances of the last known sighting are being used to guide the initial search and information requests.
Deputies are conducting the search for Wilson and coordinating steps intended to locate her as quickly as possible. The department’s effort includes following leads related to her last known location and movement after she was reported missing.
Because the investigation involves a juvenile, authorities are urging the public to pay close attention to information that could help locate her. Officials typically rely on tips from community members who may have seen her or the vehicle described as part of the last known contact.
The case is being handled by the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department, and updates are expected as investigators develop additional information about where Wilson may be and what route she may have taken after being last seen.
Anyone with information connected to Wilson’s last known sighting or potential location in Kentucky is expected to contact law enforcement to ensure the details are provided directly to investigators.
The department’s search is ongoing as of the initial report, with deputies continuing efforts to locate the teen and confirm her safety.
Why It Matters
- For a missing teen, time is a critical factor in locating the person safely and ruling out potential harm.
- Community reports about sightings of the described vehicle can materially affect how quickly investigators narrow down search areas.
- Because Wilson may be in Kentucky, law enforcement coordination and information-sharing with potential local contacts can affect the investigation’s speed and scope.
- The case can require rapid dissemination of details to help witnesses identify relevant circumstances without delay.
Key Facts
- The Harrison County Sheriff’s Department reported that Marie Wilson, 16, was missing.
- Wilson was reported missing at about 7:46 p.m. Wednesday.
- Authorities said Wilson may be in Kentucky.
- Officials said Wilson was last seen getting into a white car.
- The search is being led by the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department.