OHP issues Endangered Missing Alert for 17-year-old

Authorities search for missing teen in Oklahoma City area

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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The Oklahoma Highway Patrol has issued an Endangered Missing Alert for a 17-year-old who was last seen in the Oklahoma City area. The teen's identity and details about the circumstances surrounding their disappearance have not been publicly released.

Why it matters

Endangered Missing Alerts are issued when law enforcement believes a missing person is in imminent danger of bodily harm or death. The public's help is often crucial in locating missing individuals in these high-risk situations.

The details

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol has activated an Endangered Missing Alert for a 17-year-old who was last seen in the Oklahoma City area. Authorities have not released the teen's name or any specifics about the circumstances surrounding their disappearance. The alert was issued to aid in the search and safe recovery of the missing individual.

  • The Endangered Missing Alert was issued on February 17, 2026.

The players

Oklahoma Highway Patrol

The state law enforcement agency responsible for issuing the Endangered Missing Alert.

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What’s next

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is actively searching for the missing 17-year-old and urging the public to contact authorities if they have any information about the teen's whereabouts.

The takeaway

Endangered Missing Alerts are critical tools that allow law enforcement to quickly disseminate information to the public in high-risk missing persons cases. The public's vigilance and cooperation can make all the difference in locating a missing individual safely.