Is Your Child Missing? What to Do Right Now
If you suspect your child is missing, act quickly. There is no waiting period to report a missing child to law enforcement. Call 9-1-1 immediately.
Step 1: Stay Calm and Let Others Help
You are not alone. Take a breath, accept help from those around you, and focus on the steps below.
Step 2: Call 9-1-1
Give the operator your name and your exact location. Tell them you want to report a missing child and need an officer to respond immediately.
Step 3: Search, But Don’t Touch
Look carefully under beds, in closets, sheds, and pools, and behind doors. Touch as little as possible so you don’t disturb any possible evidence.
Step 4: Be Ready for Law Enforcement
Have this information ready when officers arrive:
- Your child’s full legal name, date of birth, and any nicknames
- A recent digital photo of your child
- Current height, weight, and build
- Hair color and length, and eye color
- Any identifying marks
- What your child was wearing and where they were last seen
Step 5: Contact the Amber Alert Network Brazos Valley
Once law enforcement is on scene, call AANBV at 877-98-AANBV (877-982-2628). After consulting with law enforcement, we can help get information out to the public as quickly as possible for any missing child (or adult) incident.
Be Prepared Before an Emergency: Free Child ID Kits
AANBV provides Child ID Kits you can fill out in advance and store in a safe, secure place. Having your child’s information ready can save valuable time. Email us at [email protected] to find out how to get your Child ID Kit.
Support for Families
If your family has experienced a missing child, we’re here to help. Learn about our victim and family support resources.
