MISSING: 17-year-old last seen heading to park on April 3

MISSING: 17-year-old last seen heading to park on April 3
WEST BOUNTIFUL, Utah (ABC4) — Police are seeking the public’s help in searching for a West Bountiful teenager who was last seen on Thursday, April 3.

Charlotte Sterling, 17, is said to be about 5’3″ tall, weigh about 130 pounds, and have black hair. She was last seen by her mother on April 3 around 7:30 p.m., wearing a black/grey hoodie and blue jeans.

An undated image of Charlotte Sterling, 17, who was last seen on April 3, 2025. (Courtesy: West Bountiful Police Department)

According to the West Bountiful Police Department, Charlotte left home on foot and was heading to Washington Park. Anyone with information on her whereabouts has been asked to contact the West Bountiful Police Department at 801-298-6000.

What to do when speaking to law enforcement about a missing person

Here are some suggestions to keep in mind if someone you know goes missing. 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.

Additional resources

For more information, the Department of Public Safety has a page on its website dedicated to resources for missing persons, as well as pages to view missing persons from Utah.

Additional hotlines and resources originally compiled in a 2021 guidebook are available below:


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