resolved
No operation name published — discovery record #435
Hall was handled by the state's Missing Endangered Persons Information Clearinghouse.
The pulse
Happening Now
This is the developing side of the record. Items here are tied to identified sources and may change as agencies publish updates. Being CURRENT does not make a number part of CHILDREN FOUND.
ACTIVE SEARCH an identified search is underway
AMBER ALERT an identified alert is active
DEVELOPING reporting is still changing
AGENCY UPDATE a responsible agency has published new information
RESOLVED the live item has reached a reported resolution
CORRECTED material information has been revised
resolved
No operation name published — discovery record #395
Child was safely recovered after Amber alert.
resolved
No operation name published — discovery record #83
Investigators recovered the 16-year-old girl and a 7-month-old child at a residence in east Toledo. A 14-year-old girl was recovered during a traffic stop in south Toledo, authorities said. “These children are in a safe place tonight and that’s what matters most,” U.S. Marshal Pete Elliott said.
resolved
No operation name published — discovery record #462
After the Amber alert was issued, leads helped Law Enforcement to locate the subject.
resolved
No operation name published — discovery record #408
A child went missing and was rapidly recovered by authorities.
resolved
No operation name published — discovery record #347
As crews searched the surrounding densely wooded terrain, Trooper Timothy Fanion found the boy safe and unharmed in the woods around 1 p.m. The child was quickly reunited with his family.
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No operation name published — discovery record #383
Child safely recovered by authorities.
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No operation name published — discovery record #64
Children were safely recovered.
resolved
The Long Island Missing Child Rescue Operation
The effort, named The Long Island Missing Child Rescue Operation, brought together more than 100 professionals from nearly 40 state agencies.
resolved
Two Critically Missing Children Recovered in Virginia
The children were safely located on Tuesday, Sept. 16, and returned to their father.
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Auburn Missing Children Safely Recovered in Massachusetts Through Joint Law Enforcement Recovery Operation
Through a joint investigative effort between the United States Marshals Service’s District of Maine, District of Massachusetts, Auburn Police Department, and the Boston Police Department, investigators determined that the two children were in the Dorchester area. Later that afternoon, both were recovered without incident.
resolved
Safe Harbor NOLA
Press release and supporting evidence verified the operations success.
active search
Lone Star Fugitive Task Force, Law Enforcement Partners Recover 45 Missing and Endangered Children - usmarshals.gov
Created from a triaged discovery candidate. Further research is required against the source evidence. Triage note: The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) Lone Star Fugitive Task Force (LSFTF), together with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies, conducted Operation Lightning Bug II from August 10-31, resulting in the recovery or location of 45 missing and endangered children.
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Operation Meridian
The U.S. Marshals Service and federal, state, and local partners located and recovered 79 reported missing and endangered children across Ohio during Operation Meridian in August 2026.
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Missing Child From Ohio Recovered in California - usmarshals.gov
Created from a triaged discovery candidate. Further research is required against the source evidence. Triage note: Verified press report, no duplicate
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MSTF August Wrap-Up: 853 Arrested, 118 Guns Seized, 13 Children Recovered - usmarshals.gov
Created from a triaged discovery candidate. Triage note: Verified press release of 13 children recovered, no duplicate. Record investigated and found to be accurate and supported by official press release.
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Operation Find Our Children
Five-day Commonwealth-wide operation led by USMS Virginia districts with more than 60 investigators and Virginia social-services partners.
Two different standards
Reported now. Counted only after verification.
CURRENT can preserve timely, source-attributed information while facts are still developing. CHILDREN FOUND uses the higher standard: verified record, exact count, primary outcome, and counter eligibility.
Settled enough to preserve
Recent verified records
These have moved beyond live reporting into the verified public record.
Documented EventNo operation name published — discovery record #435
Ft Lauderdale, Fla
Documented EventNo operation name published — discovery record #395
Los Angeles, CA.
Documented EventNo operation name published — discovery record #83
Toledo, Ohio
Documented EventNo operation name published — discovery record #462
Gainesville, Texas
Documented EventNo operation name published — discovery record #408
GENEVA, Fla.
Documented EventNo operation name published — discovery record #347
Southampton, Mass.
Documented EventNo operation name published — discovery record #383
SILVIS, Ill.
Documented EventNo operation name published — discovery record #64
SALEM, OR