Independence, MO – Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing teenager last seen in the Independence and Sugar Creek area on Saturday.
According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, 16-year-old Shelby Allen was last seen on Aug. 9 in the area of QuikTrip at 39th Street and Bolger Road. Law enforcement says she may still be in the vicinity or could have traveled to other nearby communities.
The Sugar Creek Police Department is working with the sheriff’s office to investigate the case. Officials are urging anyone with information about Allen’s whereabouts to come forward immediately.
Allen is described as a white female with long, light brown hair. She was last seen wearing casual clothing, though specific details on her attire were not provided. Authorities have not released further information about the circumstances of her disappearance, but stressed the importance of quick community action in locating her safely.
Members of the public with tips can contact the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office at 816-456-4468 or the Sugar Creek Police Department at 816-521-7923. Calls can be made at any time, and investigators say even small details could prove critical.
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