16-year-old girl last seen in Garden City, Utah, reported missing and endangered

RICH COUNTY, Utah (ABC4) — The Department of Public Safety has activated an endangered missing person advisory in Utah for a 16-year-old girl last seen in Garden City Sunday afternoon.

According to authorities, 16-year-old Stormy Wilkinson was last seen around 4:20 p.m. on Sunday, June 9. She allegedly texted her parents to tell them she wasn't coming home before leaving her workplace — Bear Lake Laundry in Garden City — with the suspect.

Stormy is said to weigh around 165 pounds, is around 5’6″ to 5’8″ tall, and has black hair and hazel eyes. She has a light complexion and was last seen wearing a black tank top with dark blue jeans and a “small black backpack,” officials said.

Utahns are advised to be on the lookout for Stormy, as well as the suspect and his vehicle. The suspect is described as having short brown hair, unkempt facial hair and a large scratch on the left side of his face.

The suspect is said to be wearing a “grey and white western shirt” as well as a dark-colored hat with “nomad” written on it. Authorities do not know his name at this time, but said he may be in his early 20s and from North Dakota.

“The suspect may have been driving a red or brown 4-door sedan with a possible light-colored front bumper,” the Rich County Sheriff’s Office said. on social networks. “The suspect had spoken to the victim online and may have picked her up from North Dakota.”

Stormy and the suspect allegedly communicated via the Internet. His phone was allegedly found by police officers a few meters from his work.

If you have any information on Stormy's whereabouts, contact the Rich County Sheriff's Office at 435-793-2285. Officials asked anyone who saw the two men not to approach them.

What to do when talking to law enforcement about a missing person

More than 600,000 people disappear each year in the United States, according to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System.

Here are some suggestions to keep in mind if someone you know disappears.

Utah officials suggest taking notes on interactions with law enforcement to keep track of details such as officers' names, dates and times of interactions, case number and what the officers say. agents.

When working with local law enforcement to report a missing person, it is recommended that you share as much information about the missing person as possible, including but not limited to:

• Full name or nicknames.
• Recent photos.
• Date of birth and age at the time of their disappearance.
• Gender/sex.
• Detailed physical description (including any unique scars or tattoos).
• Date of disappearance.
• Medical conditions.
• Last known location.
• Social media accounts.

Additional Resources

For more information, the Department of Public Safety has a page on its website dedicated to resources for missing personsas well as pages to consult Utah missing persons.

Additional helplines and resources initially compiled in a Guide 2021 are available below:

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233

National Human Trafficking Hotline: 888-373-7888

National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs): 833-872-5176

National Runaway Safety Line: 800-786-2929

National lifeline for suicide prevention: 800-273-8255

StrongHearts Native Support Line: 844-762-8483