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Urgent Search for Missing 13-Year-Old Aiden "Niko" Offutt in Montgomery Village

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Published on January 19, 2026
Urgent Search for Missing 13-Year-Old Aiden "Niko" Offutt in Montgomery VillageSource: Montgomery County Department of Police

The Montgomery County community is on high alert as the search for Aiden "Niko" Offutt, a 13-year-old resident of Montgomery Village, intensifies. Niko, described as a young teenager with brown eyes and black hair, has been missing since recently reported missing by the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division, as per the Montgomery County Department of Police. Police are now seeking the public's assistance to help locate the missing child.

In an effort to amplify the search efforts, the Montgomery County Police have described Niko as standing at 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighing approximately 100 pounds. According to the official press release, Niko was last seen wearing a black jacket, blue jeans, and carrying a black backpack. Community members are urged to stay vigilant and report any sightings or information that may be pertinent to the investigation.

The Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division encourages anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Aiden "Niko" Offutt to come forward. Reports can be made to the police non-emergency number at 301-279-8000 or to the Special Victims Investigations Division at 240-773-5400, as detailed by the Montgomery County Department of Police.