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Benton Police Search for Missing 16-Year-Old Last Seen Near Little Rock

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Published on November 05, 2026
Benton Police Search for Missing 16-Year-Old Last Seen Near Little RockWillow Pond Cutoff Rd. — Reported Last-Seen Area
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Benton police are asking for the public's help finding a missing 16-year-old girl last seen near Little Rock. Sophia Rose Willingham is described as a white female with brown eyes and bright red dyed hair, standing 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighing 140 pounds.

According to THV11, the Benton Police Department is leading the search for Willingham, who was last seen in the Willow Pond Cutoff area of Little Rock. She was wearing a black shirt and leggings at the time, per the same report.

Details on the Search

The physical description released by police, including Willingham's height, weight, and distinctive bright red dyed hair, is meant to help the public identify her quickly. No further information about the circumstances of her disappearance or a timeline of when she was last seen has been made available.

Anyone with information on Willingham's whereabouts is asked to call Benton police at 501-778-1171. The Benton Police Department has previously directed tipsters with information to reach its Criminal Investigations Division during business hours, or the after-hours line, according to a post from the department on X

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What Remains Unknown

As of now, Willingham's current status has not been confirmed, and no additional details about the search have been released beyond the description and last-known location provided by police. Hoodline will update this story as more information becomes available.