North Dakota Registry Lists Four Missing Children
The state missing persons registry has issued alerts for four juveniles recently reported missing in North Dakota.
Updated on Oct. 31, 2026 in Crime — General
State authorities have updated the North Dakota missing persons registry to include four children reported missing during the month of October 2026. Officials are urging the public to come forward with any relevant information regarding their whereabouts.
Why it matters
Updating the official registry helps coordinate multi-agency efforts and alerts the public to provide leads that may assist in safely locating these minors.
The registry confirms four active cases for children aged 13 to 17. Authorities are currently processing tips through the respective local investigative agencies.
The players
North Dakota missing persons registry
This is the official state-managed database that publishes information, photographs, and agency contacts to help locate missing individuals.
The details
The missing children include 13-year-old Zhane Waleen, 17-year-old Austin John Davis, 15-year-old Evelynn Rose Bahl, and 17-year-old Mikele Denise Landers. Each case is tied to different regions, including Mandan, Minot, Morton County, and West Fargo.
Timeline
Mikele Denise Landers was last seen on September 18, 2026.
Evelynn Rose Bahl was last seen on October 21, 2026.
Zhane Waleen was last seen on October 28, 2026.
Austin John Davis was last seen on October 29, 2026.
Legal Context
This report follows the standard public notification pattern established by the North Dakota missing persons registry protocols. Such registries are critical components of state-level safety infrastructure, ensuring that law enforcement can leverage public awareness for active investigations.
Residents should review the photographs and details published by the state to see if they recognize any of the missing juveniles. Those with information are encouraged to contact the specific local law enforcement agencies listed on the state portal.
The takeaway
Community awareness is a vital tool in helping law enforcement track and recover missing minors. Residents are encouraged to report any sightings to official channels rather than attempting to intervene personally.
Further reading
For additional information on regional safety and ongoing investigations, visit the North Dakota Crime — General section.
More information
To view photographs and contact details for the active investigations, visit the North Dakota missing persons registry.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Hot 97-5.
