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Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Yahoo
Missing 15-year-old girl last seen in Provo may have communicated with Texas man, according to cyber tip
SOUTH JORDAN, Utah (ABC4) — A 15-year-old girl who was may have communicated with a man living in Texas, according to a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Alisa Petrov was reportedly last seen walking away from her American Fork school on Monday, April 21. Detectives said she bought items at a nearby gas station before boarding a UTA train and getting off at a station in Provo. Petrov may have been trying to get to Las Vegas, Nevada, police said. South Jordan police have reportedly received new information via a cyber tip that authorities in Texas have reason to believe Petrov was communicating with a man in their state. They have identified the individual and launched an investigation into the matter. PREVIOUSLY: Missing 15-year-old last seen in Provo could be heading to Las Vegas, police say South Jordan police will be working closely with the Texas City Police Department on the outcome of their investigation, a press release from South Jordan PD states. 'We will continue all efforts to locate Alisa and follow any leads that may become discoverable from our Texas partners,' the release states. Petrov is believed to be attempting to meet individuals she has communicated with online using multiple social media platforms and chat applications. She is currently listed as a runaway juvenile and is considered endangered. Any information regarding her whereabouts should be reported to police immediately. You can reach the Salt Lake Valley Emergency Communications Center at 801-840-4000. Petrov's case number is SJ25-11568. Here are some suggestions to keep in mind . 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. Sorina Trauntvein contributed to this report. For more information, the Department of Public Safety has a page on its website dedicated to , as well as pages to view missing persons from Utah. Additional hotlines and resources originally compiled in a are available below: : 800-799-7233 : 888-373-7888 : 833-872-5176 : 800-786-2929 : 800-273-8255 : 844-762-8483 Ogden residents experiencing brown running water, officials say Man found dead in kangaroo enclosure with 'blunt force injuries,' police say. How dangerous are they? Nitrous oxide recreational use is linked to brain damage and sudden death − but 'laughing gas' is still sold all over the US Where was Texas Roadhouse founded? The answer may surprise you Video captures road rage incident with mom, child, and driver in New York state Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Yahoo
Missing 15-year-old last seen in Provo could be heading to Las Vegas, police say
PROVO, Utah () — A 15-year-old girl who was may have been trying to get to Las Vegas, Nevada, according to the South Jordan Police Department. Alisa Petrov was reportedly last seen walking away from her American Fork school on Monday, April 21. Detectives say she bought items at a nearby gas station before boarding a UTA train and getting off at a station in Provo. The South Jordan Police Department said they believe Alisa is attempting to meet with some people she met online through multiple social media and chat applications. 'Alisa is listed as a runaway juvenile who is endangered,' South Jordan PD said in a press release. 'Any knowledge of her whereabouts should be reported to law enforcement immediately.' Alisa is described as being about 5'3″ tall and weighing about 122 pounds. Officials previously told that Alisa had a phone and iPad with her, and detectives were actively investigating to see if the location data for either device was turned on. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the South Jordan Police Department by calling 801-840-4000 and referencing case #SJ25-11568. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
