Stark County, OH – Authorities are urgently asking for the public’s help after a mother and her two young children were reported missing in Stark County, raising concerns about their safety.
According to the Stark County Sheriff’s Office, 32-year-old Arianna Burkhardt and her children — Realynn Burkhardt, age 4, and Tariq Burkhardt, age 10 months — were last seen on Tuesday, December 17, near the 4200 block of Middlebranch Avenue in Plain Township.
Deputies say the family may be endangered, prompting an urgent community alert as efforts continue to locate them.
Missing Mother Description
- Arianna Burkhardt, 32
- Light-skinned female
- Approximately 5 feet 3 inches tall, 105 pounds
- Brown hair, brown eyes
Missing Children
Realynn Burkhardt
- 4-year-old girl
- About 3 feet 4 inches tall, 34 pounds
- Black hair, brown eyes
Tariq Burkhardt
- 10-month-old baby boy
- About 2 feet tall, 17 pounds
- Brown hair, brown eyes
Investigators have not released details about what led up to the disappearance, but stress that time is critical, especially given the children’s ages.
Anyone who has seen the family or has information about their whereabouts is urged to contact the Stark County Sheriff’s Office immediately at (330) 430-3800.
Authorities say even small details — sightings, vehicle information, or tips from nearby residents — could help bring the family home safely.
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