Arkansas Authorities Hunt for Two Children Missing After Walk Near State Park

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Update: Both children have been found safe. Further details have not been released.

Original story below:

Wynne, AR – The search is on for two missing children, last reported seen Saturday evening in Wynne. Emily Brown, 11, and Tayten Smith, 12, were last seen around 6 p.m. at Wynne Skateland, located at 2013 Falls Blvd. Other children reported overhearing Emily and Tayten discussing plans to walk to Village Creek State Park, raising immediate concerns for their safety.

Emily is described as 5’4”, weighing 70 pounds, with straight brown hair. She was last seen wearing blue jeans with pink patches and a black hoodie. Tayten is 4’9”, weighing 90 pounds, with strawberry blonde hair. He was last spotted in blue jeans and a Wynne Yellowjackets hoodie.

The Arkansas State Police and local authorities have issued an advisory and are urging the public for assistance in locating the children. Residents and nearby communities are encouraged to remain alert and report any information that may help find Emily and Tayten. Anyone with details on their whereabouts should contact the Wynne Police Department at (870) 238-5700. Authorities stress that timely information could be crucial in bringing both children home safely.