Authorities in Indiana have escalated their search efforts following the disappearance of 13-year-old Ava Huston from Mishawaka, with the issuance of a Silver Alert stressing the belief that she is in extreme danger and may require medical assistance. Huston was last seen yesterday evening, around 8:15 p.m., and the Mishawaka Police Department is urgently requesting the public's assistance in locating her, as reported by FOX59.
A detailed description of the missing girl has been part of the wide-reaching appeal for help, Ava is a black female approximately 5 feet 3 inches tall, weighs around 200 pounds, and is distinguishable by her black hair and brown eyes; she was last seen wearing a white and black plaid shirt and black leggings which was detailed in a statement obtained by WRTV.
The nature of the Silver Alert system is typically reserved for those whose missing status signals a credible threat to their well-being, and in Ava's case, the Mishawaka Police have specified the concern for her immediate safety and health the details of which have not been publicized. The community around Mishawaka and neighboring areas are being urged to come forward with any information that might assist in the retrieval and safe return of Huston to her family.
Anyone with information on Huston's whereabouts is encouraged to contact the Mishawaka Police Department at 574-258-1678 or to call 911, as emphasized by WTHR.
