A search stretched into Saturday after two teenagers took off from a children's residential facility on St. Charles Rock Road on Friday, according to St. Louis County police. The escape set off an active canvass of north-county neighborhoods and a public appeal for tips. Investigators did not immediately release the teens' names or ages while the search continued.
As reported by KSDK, county police asked anyone with information, including home-security or doorbell video, to contact investigators. The station noted that the department did not identify the facility in its public notice.
Police search and public appeal
KMOV reported a similar account Friday evening, saying officers were canvassing streets and following up on leads as the search went on. According to the station, authorities had not released identifying descriptions and asked residents to report any possible sightings to police.
How residents can help
Police urged residents not to approach the teens if they spot them and instead to call St. Louis County Police with tips, per KSDK. Officials said details such as clothing, direction of travel, or vehicle information could be crucial to locating the youths and returning them to care safely.
