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Missing 14-year-old Harleigh Shew found safe
Update: She has been found safe.
Authorities and family members are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Harleigh Shew, a 14-year-old female who has been reported missing from Harrisburg, Illinois, and may be in the Mt. Vernon area.
Missing Since: December 27, 2025
Description
- Age: 14
- Sex: Female
- Race: White
- Height: Approximately 5 feet 2 inches
- Weight: Approximately 100 pounds
- Hair: Brown/blonde with pink coloring
- Eyes: Blue
Harleigh was last seen on Saturday evening at approximately 10:45 p.m. leaving a friend’s residence in Harrisburg, Illinois.
Family members report she may have left with a 19-year-old male identified only as Ethan, last name unknown, who is believed to be from Mt. Vernon, Illinois.
It is possible Harleigh is currently in or around the Mt. Vernon area with this individual.
At the time she was last seen, Harleigh was wearing:
- Black leggings
- A light pink hoodie
- A black jacket
- Cheetah-print shoes
Harleigh was in possession of her cellphone; however, it has since been turned off, and her family has not had any contact with her since she left the residence.
Anyone who has seen Harleigh Shew, knows her current whereabouts, or has any information that may assist in locating her is urged to contact law enforcement immediately:
- Mt. Vernon Police Department: 618-242-2131
- Harrisburg Police Department: 618-252-4528
You may also contact her mother:
- Kelsey Sanford: 618-771-7451
Please share this information to help bring Harleigh home safely.
PROVINCETOWN, Mass. (Barnstable County) — Emergency crews responded to a reported aircraft crash at Provincetown Municipal Airport on Race Point Road earlier today.
Authorities confirmed that a privately owned aircraft crashed on airport property and subsequently caught fire.
Fire crews quickly extinguished the blaze, and the fire is now under control.
Preliminary information from units on scene indicates that one person was on board the aircraft at the time of the crash and is believed to be deceased.
Official confirmation of the fatality is pending notification of next of kin.
The cause of the crash has not yet been determined.
Airport operations and surrounding areas were secured as emergency personnel worked the scene.
Investigators are expected to examine the wreckage as part of the ongoing inquiry.
Further updates will be released as more information becomes available from authorities.