FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Updated release (Oct. 4, 2016): Jacquelyn Alway was located in Springfield on Oct. 3. She was found safe.
Original release (Aug. 9, 2016): The Springfield Police Department is investigating a report of a missing and endangered juvenile. Jacquelyn Alway, 16, voluntarily left her home in Springfield on Aug. 6 and was last seen at the bus stop at Division and Johnston. Additional details that have developed during the investigation have led the SPD to ask for public assistance in this search. It is believed that Alway could be in the company of an adult male, and she may also leave the state.
Alway is approximately 5 feet 7 inches, 160 pounds, with mostly blonde hair (brown roots) and brown eyes. She also wears black thick-framed glasses.
Anyone with information related to Alway’s whereabouts should immediately call 911 to contact the nearest law enforcement agency, or call the Springfield Police Department at 417-864-1810.
Photo of Jacquelyn Alway
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Case number: 16-32171
Media Contact: Lisa Cox, Public Affairs Officer
417-864-1786
[email protected]
Release authorized by: Lt. Culley Wilson