Kirkland Police are asking the public for help finding 15-year-old Francisca Hunter, who was last seen on foot near the 112th block of NE 124th St in the city's Totem Lake neighborhood on October 26 at around 8 p.m. She has not been located in the days since, and investigators say her disappearance poses a credible threat to her health and safety.
The department shared the appeal in a community alert posted to X, describing Hunter as 5 feet 3 inches tall and about 130 pounds, with dark hair featuring a gold streak and brown eyes. According to Kirkland Police
, she was last seen wearing light grey sweatpants, a black long-sleeve top, and black flats. The post identifies the agency as the official Twitter account for the Kirkland, Washington, police department, and the case has been logged under agency case number 26-42875.
Family Says Teen May Be Headed Southwest
Hunter's family reported that she is in crisis, and they believe she may be heading toward southwest Washington, the department's alert states. She left the Totem Lake area on foot, and no further details about her route or destination have been confirmed publicly.
Kirkland Police are asking anyone who sees Francisca or has information about her whereabouts to call 9-1-1 immediately. Those with non-emergency tips can reach the department directly at 425-577-5656.
What Comes Next
The Washington State Patrol maintains a statewide alerts system tied to missing persons cases, including information on alert types posted at wsp.wa.gov. Kirkland Police have not released additional updates since the initial appeal for help locating Hunter, and her exact whereabouts remain unknown.
