Boise Police Search for Missing Teenager
Authorities are searching for a 13-year-old girl who was last seen near Barber Park.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Autism
Boise Police and Boise Fire are currently conducting a search for a 13-year-old girl named Lauren. She was last seen on the evening of October 16, 2026, in the vicinity of Barber Park.
Why it matters
The search is ongoing for the teenager, who is on the autism spectrum. Her safe recovery remains the primary focus for local emergency services.
The missing individual is 13 years old and was last seen at 7:00 p.m. No further details regarding the search perimeter or progress were provided.
The players
Boise Police
This is the primary municipal law enforcement agency responsible for public safety and emergency response within the city of Boise.
Boise Fire
This department provides emergency fire and medical rescue services to residents throughout the Boise area.
The details
Lauren has long brown hair and was last seen wearing a green short-sleeved shirt, tan cargo pants, and pink leg braces. Emergency crews from Boise Police and Boise Fire are coordinating the active search efforts near the Barber Park area.
Timeline
October 16, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.: Lauren was last seen near Barber Park.
The Big Picture
The search efforts follow standard emergency protocols for missing minors with autism as established by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children's search protocols. This methodology provides a framework for rapidly deploying resources in cases involving vulnerable individuals.
Residents in the vicinity of Barber Park are advised to remain vigilant and report any sightings to local authorities immediately. The active police presence may impact local access to the park while search operations continue.
The takeaway
Maintaining updated descriptions and recent photographs of vulnerable family members can assist authorities in emergency situations. Providing clear details about physical identifiers like leg braces can significantly expedite police search operations.
Further reading
Learn more about the resources available in Boise Autism.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KBOI.
