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PLEASANT GROVE, Utah (ABC4) — The Pleasant Grove Police Department is seeking help in the search for a missing juvenile.
Information from police is limited, but officials said in a social media post that the juvenile named Jack was reportedly missing since the early morning of Jan 4. Further information identifying Jack was not immediately provided.
“If you see Jack or have any information please contact central dispatch at 801-794-3970,” police said.
What to do when speaking to law enforcement about a missing person
Here are some suggestions to keep in mind if someone you know goes missing.
Utah officials suggest taking notes on interactions with law enforcement to keep track of details such as officer names, dates and times of interactions, the case number, and what the officers say.
When working with local law enforcement to report a missing person, it is recommended one shares as much information as possible about the missing person, including but not limited to:
- Full name or nicknames.
- Recent photos.
- Date of birth and age at the time they disappeared.
- Gender/sex.
- Detailed physical description (including unique scars or tattoos).
- Date of disappearance.
- Medical conditions.
- Last known location.
- Social media accounts.
Additional resources
For more information, the Department of Public Safety has a page on its website dedicated to resources for missing persons, as well as pages to view missing persons from Utah.
Additional hotlines and resources originally compiled in a 2021 guidebook are available below:
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233
- National Human Trafficking Hotline: 888-373-7888
- National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs): 833-872-5176
- National Runaway Safeline: 800-786-2929
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255
- StrongHearts Native Helpline: 844-762-8483