State Police Seek Missing 17-Year-Old From Fowler
Authorities are asking the public for help locating a teenage girl who left her home on foot on Monday.
Updated on Nov. 11, 2026 in Teens
New York State Police are searching for a 17-year-old girl who left her residence on Hull Road in the town of Fowler around 5 p.m. Monday. She was last seen walking down the road before heading in an unknown direction.
Why it matters
Police are asking anyone who may have seen the teen to come forward, as her whereabouts remain unknown. Public tips can help investigators locate her quickly and confirm her safety.
The missing teen is 17 years old, 5 feet 4 inches tall, and weighs about 120 pounds, with blonde hair and hazel eyes. She was last seen wearing a burnt orange hooded sweatshirt and tan Carhartt pants and carrying a pastel pink and purple Adidas backpack and a blue UnderArmour backpack.
The players
New York State Police
The statewide law enforcement agency leading the search and asking the public for information to locate the missing teen.
The details
The teen left her residence on foot, walking down Hull Road before continuing in an unknown direction. Police responded to a report of her departure on Monday around 5 p.m.
Timeline
Monday, around 5 p.m.: Police respond to a report that the teen has left her residence on Hull Road.
Seasonal Patterns
Missing-minor appeals issued by state police often rely on public sightings during daylight and early evening hours, when pedestrians are most likely to observe a teen walking along rural roads. This case follows that pattern, as the teen was last seen on foot on a Monday afternoon.
Anyone who sees a teenage girl matching this description, or who has information about her whereabouts, should contact New York State Police immediately. Do not approach her directly; report the sighting so trained officers can respond.
The takeaway
Quick reporting of a missing teen's last known location can make a real difference in a search. If you see her, call police rather than intervening yourself.
Further reading
For more on young people and family safety, browse the Teens section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WWTI - InformNNY.com.
