Porter, TX – Authorities in Montgomery County are asking for the public’s help today in locating a missing 16-year-old girl last seen in the Porter area.
According to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, the teen was last seen on Friday, April 17, 2026, leaving her residence near the 24600 block of Gilbert Drive in Porter, located northeast of Houston. Officials classify the case as a missing juvenile/runaway and say efforts to locate her are ongoing.
The teen is described as 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighing approximately 125 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. She has a fair complexion. No additional details about clothing or direction of travel were immediately released.
Investigators have not shared circumstances surrounding her disappearance but emphasize that time is critical in locating missing juveniles. Community members in Porter, across Montgomery County, and the greater Houston metro area are encouraged to stay alert and report any possible sightings.
According to the sheriff’s office, anyone with information about her whereabouts is urged to contact authorities immediately. Tips can be submitted by calling the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office at 936-538-5900 and referencing case number 26A132442.
Officials say even small details could assist investigators as they work to safely locate the teen and reunite her with her family.
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