METROPOLIS POLICE SEEK PUBLIC’S HELP IN LOCATING MISSING 15-YEAR-OLD MIYA LYNCH

METROPOLIS, IL — Local law enforcement authorities are asking residents across Massac County and neighboring communities to remain vigilant and report any information regarding a missing local teenager.

Miya Lynch, age 15, was reported missing after last being seen in Metropolis, Illinois, on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

Authorities have provided the following physical description:

• Age: 15

• Sex: Female

• Race: White

• Hair: Brown

• Eyes: Brown

Community members with any information regarding Miya’s whereabouts, or who may have seen her since October 13, are urged to contact local authorities immediately.

Who to Contact:

• Metropolis Police Department: 618-524-2310

• National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC): 1-800-843-5678 (1-800-THE-LOST)