A 17-year-old girl from Berryton, Kansas has gone missing, prompting an appeal from law enforcement for help from the community.
Ava Umphenour was last seen on March 8, 2026, according to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. She disappeared from Berryton, a small community in Shawnee County, and her family and authorities have had no contact with her since.
Her case has been entered into the NCMEC database under case number 2080010. The NCIC reference number associated with her disappearance is M788880450.
The Shawnee County Sheriff’s Department is leading the investigation and asking anyone who has seen Ava or has information about her location to call (785) 251-2200 right away. Reports can also be made through NCMEC’s 24-Hour Call Center at 1-800-843-5678 (1-800-THE-LOST).
