A tip reported to NCMEC helped Scottsdale police arrest two people on child sexual exploitation charges. https://ktar.com/arizona-news/husband-wife-child-exploitation/5831032/

A tip to NCMEC helped lead to the arrest of a South Carolina man now facing three counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, according to investigators. https://www.wmbfnews.com/2026/03/05/horry-county-man-facing-three-counts-sexual-exploitation-minor/

A CyberTip to NCMEC helped investigators in North Carolina arrest a former teacher now facing 10 counts of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor. https://www.wxii12.com/article/vandalia-christian-school-teacher-child-sex-crimes-greensboro/70576564

Protect Them Before It Happens Financial sextortion is growing fast. NO ESCAPE ROOM gives you the tools to spot it, stop it, and support your child. More here: https://noescaperoom.org/

It has been one year since 16-year-old Cecillia Mack went missing. Cecillia was 15 when she disappeared from Milwaukee on March 3, 2025. https://www.fox6now.com/news/milwaukee-missing-girl-mack-030325

Great job, Hoot! K-9 Hoot and Officer Robert Burdick with the Port St. Lucie Police Department tracked a missing 13-year-old boy on the autism spectrum to woods near a railroad track. The child was safely recovered. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/dog-tracks-down-missing-13-year-old-boy-with-autism/

We need your help in the search for 13-year-old Mekhi Lamor Anthony Kincade. Mekhi has been missing from Toledo, Ohio, since Feb. 24 and has not been seen in more than a week. www.wtol.com/article/news...

GREAT NEWS: A 10-month-old girl who was the subject of an AMBER Alert in North Las Vegas has been safely located. https://www.kold.com/2026/03/05/north-las-vegas-police-arrest-father-amber-alert-child-returned-unharmed/

A 19-year-old from Texas has been arrested in connection with the distribution of child sexual abuse material in Louisiana. Authorities say Kyler Montelaro was charged with 12 counts of distributing CSAM involving victims under 13. www.wafb.com/2026/03/05/t...

As the search for Savannah Guthrie’s mother made headlines, another search was quietly happening in Tucson for a boy missing since 1991. “I still hang onto hope after 35 years… Somebody knows something.” Read more: www.ncmec.org/blog/2026/tw...

“I will never give up hope,” Bethany’s mother, Jonnie Carter, told NCMEC. “And I hope that Bethany never gives up hope on me.” Today marks 25 years since the disappearance of Bethany Markoski. Bethany was just 11 years old when she went missing from Jackson, Tennessee, on March 4, 2001.

MISSING: 13-year-old Jazelle Vigil was last seen in Greeley, Colorado, on Feb. 20, 2026. Have info? Call NCMEC at 1-800-843-5678 or the Greeley Police Department at 1-970-350-9600.

Protecting children doesn’t always require something big. Sometimes it’s as simple as: • Sharing a poster • Starting an online safety conversation • Saving 1-800-THE-LOST in your phone (1-800-843-5678) • Reporting something that feels off ncmec.org

Talk openly with the kids in your life about how offenders may use grooming or fake images to befriend, scare, or blackmail them. Teach them to report threats immediately and remind them it's never their fault. More here: https://www.ncmec.org/blog/2020/grooming-in-the-digital-age

Thousands of child sex trafficking cases begin with one action: a report. Your tip to NCMEC’s CyberTipline can help identify traffickers, protect children, and stop exploitation. If something feels wrong, report it: https://cybertipline.org/

It’s been 12 years since 8-year-old Relisha Rudd vanished from Washington, D.C. Relisha was last seen on March 1, 2014. We will never stop searching for you. missingkids.org/poster/NCMC/1229904/1

If you follow us, here’s one thing you can do today: Share a poster of a #missing child from your community. That’s it.

NCMEC CYBERTIP LEADS TO ARREST A report from Snapchat to NCMEC helped investigators in San Antonio identify and arrest a suspect in a child exploitation case. https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/snapchat-cybertip-facial-recognition-salinas-arrest/273-d54c027d-4b54-449a-94b0-a493f759455c

A Florida man has been arrested and charged with 20 counts of possession of child sexual abuse material following an ICAC investigation sparked by a CyberTipline report from NCMEC. https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/ocala-man-71-faces-charges-related-possession-child-pornography-opd

Silence enables harm. Action prevents it. Join the growing coalition calling for a global ban on nudifying tools. Read more: https://www.ncmec.org/blog/2026/no-to-nudify-ncmec-joins-worldwide-call-for-ban #NoToNudify #ProtectKids

A Maryland man has been charged with nine counts of sexual solicitation of a minor after a CyberTip report to NCMEC helped spark the investigation. One report can stop abuse. https://hoodline.com/2026/02/cyber-tip-leads-to-nine-count-child-sex-bust-in-frederick/

MISSING: 16-year-old Jasmine Moore was last seen on Feb. 12, 2026, in Wichita, Kansas. She may be in Wichita or Baldwin City. Have info? Call NCMEC at 1-800-843-5678 or the Wichita Police Department at 1-316-268-4221.

The best tools to keep your kids safe are time, attention, and active conversation.

A South Carolina man has been charged with multiple counts of sexual exploitation of a minor after a CyberTipline report to NCMEC led investigators to alleged child sexual abuse material. https://www.live5news.com/2026/02/24/colleton-county-man-facing-charges-related-child-sexual-abuse-material/

"Some heroes have four legs". A barefoot toddler was found wandering in Kansas City, MO, and a dog helped lead officers straight to the child’s home, reuniting them with family. https://people.com/toddler-who-wandered-away-from-home-barefoot-was-returned-by-hero-dog-11910937

A Herington, KS, man was arrested on multiple counts of sexual exploitation of a child following tips to NCMEC’s CyberTipline. https://www.wibw.com/2026/02/23/herington-man-arrested-connection-with-multiple-counts-sexual-exploitation-child/

TIPS LEAD TO ARRESTS After a CyberTipline report to NCMEC flagged suspected online exploitation involving a minor, Valley View Police arrested a Gainesville, TX, man on multiple child sexual abuse and exploitation charges. www.kxii.com/2026/02/24/g...

Having nudes online is scary, but there’s hope. Take It Down is a free tool to help remove nude, partially nude, or explicit photos & videos taken before you were 18. ➡️ https://takeitdown.ncmec.org/

“When someone you love is missing, you never stop searching, and you never stop hoping.” John and Revé Walsh reflect on loss and hope and thank the Guthrie family for their generosity in supporting families still waiting for answers. Read more: www.ncmec.org/blog/2026/st...

MISSING: 17-year-old DeAngela Jackson was last seen in Jamaica, New York, on Feb. 7, 2026. Have info? Call NCMEC at 1-800-843-5678 or the New York Police Department at 1-212-694-7781.

REPORTING CSAM WORKS. Tips submitted to NCMEC’s CyberTipline help law enforcement identify offenders, rescue children, and prevent future abuse. If you see something, report it: cybertipline.org

We’re grateful to @savannahguthrie.bsky.social and her family for their donation to NCMEC as they continue the search for their mother, Nancy. Their generosity helps us stand with families facing the unimaginable. Learn more: www.ncmec.org/blog/2026/st...

NCMEC CyberTip Leads to Arrest Devin Shelsky, 26, is charged with 15 counts of first-offense purchase or possession of child sexual abuse material. https://www.kwqc.com/2026/02/23/davenport-man-charged-with-possession-child-sex-abuse-materials/

Nudifying tools enable sexual abuse, coercion, and extortion—at scale and without real images. Ignoring this risk puts children in danger. Action must come now: ncmec.org/blog/2026/no-to-nudify-ncmec-joins-worldwide-call-for-ban #NoToNudify #ChildSafety

FOUND SAFE A 3-year-old Arizona girl who was reported missing on Feb. 20 has been located. A suspect is in custody. Police say a community member’s tip helped authorities find her in Phoenix. https://people.com/missing-3-year-old-found-safe-at-gas-station-in-arizona-suspect-in-custody-11911547

Is having mutual friends enough to trust someone you meet online? Check out the "It's Called Sextortion" video and discussion guide for the answer: https://go.missingkids.org/healthy-relationships

MISSING CHILD ALERT 15-year-old Naomi Allen was last seen on Feb. 19, 2026, in Lawrenceville, Virginia. Have info? Call NCMEC at 1-800-THE-LOST or the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office at 1-434-848-3133.

Multiple CyberTips to NCMEC helped investigators uncover child sexual abuse material in Mesa County. The investigation led to a 48-year-to-life sentence and recognition for Investigator Nicole Briggs. www.kjct8.com/2026/02/20/m...

A Texas man is facing multiple felony charges after a CyberTip to NCMEC helped investigators uncover nearly 200 images and 65+ videos of child sexual abuse material. CyberTipline reports help stop exploitation and protect children. www.kbtx.com/2026/02/19/n...

MISSING: 15-year-old Yessenia Fibison was last seen in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, on Jan. 31, 2026. She may be in the Manitowoc, Sheboygan, or Milwaukee area and may go by the name Senia. Have info? Call NCMEC at 1-800-THE-LOST or the Manitowoc Police Department at 1-920-686-6500.

Saddle Up for Kids’ returns to Austin, Texas, on March 27, 2026! Featuring live music by Texas legend Pat Green and special guest John Walsh, co-founder of NCMEC. Get your tickets today: events.ncmec.org/profile/web/...

AI tools that generate fake nude images are being used to sexually exploit children. This technology has no safe or legitimate use. It must be banned. Take action: https://bit.ly/4ryZKIq #NoToNudify #ProtectChildren

A single CyberTipline report helped investigators charge 21-year-old Gabriel Lopez with three felony counts of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). https://www.wjol.com/man-charged-with-possession-of-child-sex-abuse-material/

MISSING: 14-year-old Leah Freeman was last seen on Feb. 2, 2026, in Grovetown, Georgia. She may be in the Grovetown or Atlanta area. If you have information, call NCMEC at 1-800-THE-LOST or the Grovetown Police Department at 1-706-863-1212.

Hero dog leads officers to missing 3-year-old in dramatic body cam footage! As police searched from the ground and air, an unexpected four-legged hero barked, led officers to a car and helped bring the child home safely. www.cbsnews.com/news/hero-do...

Online exploitation isn’t always obvious. Season 3 of Into the Cloud helps kids spot red flags and take action. Learn more in our latest blog: https://www.ncmec.org/blog/2026/into-the-cloud-season-3-now-available-in-spanish #SaferInternetDay #SID2026

Justice took 61 years. But it finally came for 12-year-old Mary Theresa. How decades-old evidence, advances in DNA, and relentless investigators helped solve the oldest cold case ever closed with DNA: www.ncmec.org/blog/2026/ju...

MISSING: 17-year-old Aylanna Giles was last seen in Jarrell, Texas on Jan. 15, 2026. She is believed to be in the Williamson County, TX, area. Have info? Call NCMEC at 1-800-843-5678 or the Williamson County Sheriff's Office at 1-512-864-8282.

CALLING ALL EDUCATORS & CAREGIVERS 📣 Season 3 of Into the Cloud is now available in Spanish, with episodes and discussion guides to support safer online choices. Explore more this #SaferInternetDay ➡️https://www.ncmec.org/blog/2026/into-the-cloud-season-3-now-available-in-spanish #SID2026

AI tools that create fake nude images are being used to sexually exploit children. This technology has no place in any society that values child safety. Sign on as a supporter: https://bit.ly/4ryZKIq #SID2026 #NoToNudify