15-year-old girl missing from Montrose

Police seek public's help locating teen runaway

Apr. 9, 2026 at 12:24am

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The Montrose Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating a 15-year-old girl named Elysia Kurtze who was last seen on the intersection of South Lot and South 1st Street in Montrose, Colorado. Kurtze is described as 5'2", 110 lbs., with long dark brown hair and brown eyes.

Why it matters

Missing children cases are always a serious concern for local communities, as they raise public safety issues and require coordinated efforts between law enforcement and residents to locate the individual safely.

The details

According to the report, Elysia Kurtze was last seen at the intersection of South Lot and South 1st Street in Montrose. She is described as being 5'2", 110 lbs., with long dark brown hair and brown eyes. The Montrose Police Department is asking anyone who sees Kurtze or has information about her whereabouts to contact the WestCo Regional Dispatch Center.

  • Elysia Kurtze was last seen on April 9, 2026.

The players

Elysia Kurtze

A 15-year-old girl who was reported missing from Montrose, Colorado.

Montrose Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the disappearance of Elysia Kurtze and asking the public for assistance.

WestCo Regional Dispatch Center

The dispatch center that the public is urged to contact if they have any information about Elysia Kurtze's whereabouts.

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What’s next

The Montrose Police Department is actively investigating Elysia Kurtze's disappearance and is encouraging anyone with information to contact the WestCo Regional Dispatch Center.

The takeaway

The disappearance of a 15-year-old girl is an urgent matter that requires the community's vigilance and cooperation with law enforcement to ensure her safe return.