FOUND: 17 y/o missing along Idaho-Utah border

Update, Aug. 12, 2025, 2:30 p.m.: The 17-year-old has been found, according to her mother. All identifying information has been removed from this article.

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Idaho (ABC4) — Law enforcement is looking for a missing 17-year-old last seen in Preston, Idaho, just north of the Utah border.

According to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, the teen has been missing since August 9th. She left her mother’s house in Preston without her car and her phone. Police suspect she may have a burner phone with her.

Officials say the teen frequently wears blue jeans and white Nike tops. Her height is about 5’2″, she weighs 145 pounds, and has brown eyes and black hair.

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If you have any information, you are asked to contact the Franklin County Sheriff’s office at 208-852-1234

What should you do if someone goes missing?

The first thing to do is call local law enforcement and report the case. Utah officials say there is no required waiting period to report a missing person. In an emergency, call 911.

When working with local law enforcement, 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.

Utah officials also 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.

Additional resources

For more information, DPS 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 the guidebook are available below:

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233

National Human Trafficking Hotline: 888-373-7888

National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs): 833-872-5176

National Runaway Safeline: 800-786-2929

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255

StrongHearts Native Helpline: 844-762-8483

Trevor Myers contributed to this story