The Yorktown Police Department is asking the public for help finding Ava Renkenberger, a missing 16-year-old girl from Yorktown, Indiana. Police say she was last seen Wednesday in Kendallville, Indiana, and does not currently have access to a cell phone.
Last Seen Wednesday in Kendallville
According to WISH-TV, Renkenberger was last seen on Wednesday, Oct. 7, in Kendallville, Indiana. The station reports that Yorktown police shared the details of her disappearance in a Facebook post, and that officers also noted she does not have access to a cell phone, a detail that could complicate efforts to locate her or for her to reach out herself.
Kendallville sits roughly two hours north of Yorktown, a detail that underscores why investigators are casting a wide net for tips. The report does not detail the circumstances that led to her being there or whether she is believed to still be in the area.
How to Report Information
Yorktown police are asking anyone with information to contact the department directly, reach out to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, or call 911, per the same account. The department can be reached at 765-759-4005, while the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children's hotline is 1-800-843-5678.
The Yorktown Police Department maintains an active presence on Facebook, where it shared the appeal for information. No further updates on Renkenberger's status have been reported as of this writing.
