Urgent Amber Alert Issued for Missing 14-Year-Old in NC

BREAKING: An urgent Amber Alert has been issued for missing 14-year-old Nevaeh Hope Patton from Mitchell County, North Carolina. Authorities confirmed she was last seen around 10 p.m. Saturday, triggering the alert just after 3:10 p.m. Sunday. This situation demands immediate attention as officials believe she is endangered.

Nevaeh was reported missing from her home along Harrell Hill Road, located approximately 7 miles west of Bakersville. The Mitchell County Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for her and has released a detailed description to aid in her safe return. She is described as being about 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighing 140 pounds, with blonde hair, brown eyes, and distinctive pink and red highlights.

Authorities urge anyone with information about Nevaeh’s whereabouts to act swiftly. You can contact the Mitchell County Sheriff’s Office directly at (828) 688-9110, or call 911 or *HP. Every moment counts in this critical search for Nevaeh.

Photos of Nevaeh have been shared, including one of her holding a bird, as part of the campaign to locate her. Authorities emphasize the importance of community vigilance in situations like this, as tips from the public could be vital to her safe return.

The Amber Alert system is designed to disseminate information quickly to mobilize community assistance in locating endangered children. Nevaeh’s disappearance has prompted concern across the region, especially in the mountainous areas of North Carolina, which borders Tennessee.

As the search intensifies, residents are reminded to stay alert and report any sightings or relevant information immediately. The emotional weight of a missing child affects not just the family, but the entire community, urging everyone to support the efforts to bring Nevaeh home safely.

Stay tuned for updates as this developing story unfolds.