St. Louis Police Search for Missing Child from Stolen Car

Amber Alert issued after 5-year-old girl abducted from residential block

Mar. 30, 2026 at 2:37pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a small, worn-looking stuffed animal against a pitch-black background, conceptually representing the distress and uncertainty surrounding the disappearance of a young child.The recovery of a stolen vehicle provides little solace as the search for a missing child continues, underscoring the urgency and gravity of this situation.St. Louis Today

The St. Louis County Police Department is investigating the reported abduction of a 5-year-old girl, Alesia Dawson, who went missing on Monday morning after she was reportedly taken in a stolen vehicle from a residential block in the county. The vehicle involved has been recovered, but the child remains missing.

Why it matters

Child abductions are extremely serious and traumatic events that require urgent action from law enforcement and the community to locate the missing child safely. This case has prompted an Amber Alert, indicating authorities believe the child is in grave danger and need the public's help to find her.

The details

According to police, Alesia Dawson was reportedly taken around 8 a.m. from the 8900 block of New Hampshire Avenue in St. Louis County. The vehicle involved in the abduction has since been recovered, but the child has not. Alesia is described as last seen with four ponytails, wearing a pink 'Flower Power' T-shirt and blue shorts.

  • Alesia Dawson was reportedly taken around 8 a.m. on March 30, 2026.

The players

Alesia Dawson

A 5-year-old girl who was reportedly abducted from a residential block in St. Louis County.

St. Louis County Police Department

The law enforcement agency investigating the reported abduction and searching for the missing child.

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What’s next

Police are urging anyone with information about Alesia Dawson's whereabouts to call 911 immediately.

The takeaway

This case highlights the critical importance of community vigilance and cooperation with law enforcement during child abduction emergencies. The public's eyes and ears can be vital in locating a missing child and bringing them to safety.