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Two Critically Missing Children Recovered in Virginia
The children were safely located on Tuesday, Sept. 16, and returned to their father.
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Happening Now
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ACTIVE SEARCH an identified search is underway
AMBER ALERT an identified alert is active
DEVELOPING reporting is still changing
AGENCY UPDATE a responsible agency has published new information
RESOLVED the live item has reached a reported resolution
CORRECTED material information has been revised
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Auburn Missing Children Safely Recovered in Massachusetts Through Joint Law Enforcement Recovery Operation
Through a joint investigative effort between the United States Marshals Service’s District of Maine, District of Massachusetts, Auburn Police Department, and the Boston Police Department, investigators determined that the two children were in the Dorchester area. Later that afternoon, both were recovered without incident.
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Safe Harbor NOLA
Press release and supporting evidence verified the operations success.
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Operation Find Our Children
Five-day Commonwealth-wide operation led by USMS Virginia districts with more than 60 investigators and Virginia social-services partners.
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MSTF August Wrap-Up: 853 Arrested, 118 Guns Seized, 13 Children Recovered - usmarshals.gov
Created from a triaged discovery candidate. Triage note: Verified press release of 13 children recovered, no duplicate. Record investigated and found to be accurate and supported by official press release.
active search
Lone Star Fugitive Task Force, Law Enforcement Partners Recover 45 Missing and Endangered Children - usmarshals.gov
Created from a triaged discovery candidate. Further research is required against the source evidence. Triage note: The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) Lone Star Fugitive Task Force (LSFTF), together with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies, conducted Operation Lightning Bug II from August 10-31, resulting in the recovery or location of 45 missing and endangered children.
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Operation Meridian
The U.S. Marshals Service and federal, state, and local partners located and recovered 79 reported missing and endangered children across Ohio during Operation Meridian in August 2026.
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Missing Child From Ohio Recovered in California - usmarshals.gov
Created from a triaged discovery candidate. Further research is required against the source evidence. Triage note: Verified press report, no duplicate
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Recent verified records
These have moved beyond live reporting into the verified public record.
Documented EventTwo Critically Missing Children Recovered in Virginia
Alexandria, VA
Documented EventAuburn Missing Children Safely Recovered in Massachusetts Through Joint Law Enforcement Recovery Operation
Portland, ME
Documented EventSafe Harbor NOLA
New Orleans, LA
Documented EventMissing Child From Ohio Recovered in California - usmarshals.gov
Documented EventLone Star Fugitive Task Force, Law Enforcement Partners Recover 45 Missing and Endangered Children - usmarshals.gov
San Antonio, Texas
Documented EventOperation Meridian
Documented EventMSTF August Wrap-Up: 853 Arrested, 118 Guns Seized, 13 Children Recovered - usmarshals.gov
Memphis, Tennessee
OperationOperation Statewide Shield
Florida · 163 children recovered