Summary
A three-day operation in Westchester County, New York, led to the discovery of 43 missing children and teens. The effort involved over 70 agencies and organizations working together to find these young people. This is part of ongoing operations to locate missing children who might be at risk of exploitation.
Key Facts
- In a recent operation, 43 missing children and teens were found in Westchester County, New York.
- The operation was coordinated by New York's Division of Criminal Justice Services and involved more than 70 partners.
- The children found ranged in age from 8 to 17 years old.
- The National Child Protection Task Force highlights that Amber alerts are not often issued for runaways, affecting public awareness.
- In 2025, over 10,000 children were reported missing in New York, mainly classified as runaways.
- About one in seven runaway children are believed to be at risk of child sex trafficking.
- The same coordinated efforts previously found 47 missing children in Erie County and 71 in the Capital Region.
