Missing 17-Year-Old Girl Last Seen in Green Bay

Shalynn Laura Danforth disappeared on January 30th near Interstate 41

Feb. 3, 2026 at 6:23pm

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The Brown County Sheriff's Office is searching for a 17-year-old girl named Shalynn Laura Danforth who was last seen on January 30th around 12:30 PM near Mason Street and Interstate 41 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Danforth is described as 5'6", 130 lbs, with brown hair and eyes, and may have dyed her hair red to disguise herself.

Why it matters

Missing person cases, especially involving minors, are always concerning and require a swift response from law enforcement to locate the individual safely. The public's assistance in providing any information about Danforth's whereabouts could be crucial to finding her.

The details

Shalynn Laura Danforth was last seen on January 30th around 12:30 PM near the intersection of Mason Street and Interstate 41 in Green Bay. She is described as 5'6", 130 lbs, with brown hair and eyes, and may have dyed her hair red. Danforth was last seen wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, brown sweatpants, and black Nike shoes, and was carrying a white Adidas backpack.

  • Shalynn Laura Danforth was last seen on January 30, 2026 around 12:30 PM.

The players

Shalynn Laura Danforth

A 17-year-old girl who has been missing since January 30, 2026.

Brown County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency leading the search for Shalynn Laura Danforth.

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What they’re saying

“Anyone with information is asked to contact Sgt. Matthew Wilson by email at Matthew.Wilson@browncountywi.gov or by phone at (920) 448-6192. Calls can also be placed to the Brown County Sheriff's Office at (920) 448-4200.”

— Sgt. Matthew Wilson, Sergeant, Brown County Sheriff's Office

What’s next

The Brown County Sheriff's Office is actively investigating Shalynn Laura Danforth's disappearance and is urging the public to come forward with any information that could help locate her.

The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of community vigilance and cooperation with law enforcement when a minor goes missing. The public's assistance in providing any relevant details could be crucial to finding Shalynn Laura Danforth and ensuring her safe return.