
The person at the center of this case
Katelan Nicole Mitchell
Justice for Katelan Nicole Mitchell — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.
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Who saw Katelan leave on foot and where was she heading?
What was her intended destination when she left at 9:00 PM?
Has the red and white tracksuit been recovered or spotted since her disappearance?
Katelan Nicole Mitchell, a 16-year-old girl, went missing on June 16, 2026, at 9:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, last seen wearing a red and white tracksuit while leaving on foot. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance remain unclear, and investigators are working to establish her movements and destination. Anyone with information about Katelan's whereabouts is urged to contact the Fort Lauderdale Police Department immediately.
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Did Katelan communicate with anyone about her plans that evening?
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NamUs case MP159933. Missing person: KATELAN NICOLE MITCHELL.
Last known contact: 2026-06-16 in Fort Lauderdale, Broward, FL. Circumstances: LAST SEEN ON 06/16/2026 AT 2100 HOURS.
LAST SEEN WEARING RED AND WHITE TRACKSUIT. LEFT ON FOOT.
Demographics: 16 years, Female, Black / African American. Physical description: 5 ft 6 in, 140 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: RED AND WHITE TRACKSUIT. Investigating agency: Fort Lauderdale Police Department | 34-2606-106450 | 2026-06-16.
Katelan Nicole Mitchell was last seen at 9:00 PM on June 16, 2026, in Fort Lauderdale. She was wearing a red and white tracksuit and left on foot.
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