09/22/2026
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Colton Crispin, 17, Springfield, Missouri — he went missing September 17, 2026, and law enforcement believes he may still be in the local area or heading to Fredericktown, Missouri.
The MCA Virtual Search Party™ moves the moment we post — and Colton's face needs to be in front of every set of eyes we can reach before that window closes.
REGIONAL THREAT REPORT (not case-related)
🟠 DANGER LEVEL: 6/10 — HIGH
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Missouri is one of the most heavily monitored states in the country for internet-related crimes against children. The state's Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force has documented a 20% rise in reports in recent years — with law enforcement investigators publicly describing the caseload as overwhelming. Missouri ranked second in the nation for arrests tied to internet crimes against children according to a Department of Justice review of all 61 ICAC task force units across the United States. Springfield and Greene County have been a specific focus of statewide enforcement: in April 2024, Missouri's Attorney General held a dedicated press conference in Springfield alongside the Greene County Sheriff specifically to address ongoing anti-trafficking efforts in the region. For a 17-year-old with an unknown reason for leaving — and a potential travel route toward Fredericktown — the documented online endangerment environment in this state is a real risk factor that cannot be ignored.
NCMEC 2101993
1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678) • (417) 864-1810
Springfield Police Department has this case. If you've seen Colton or know where he is, call the tip lines above — that's the direct line to the people who need to hear from you.
*If this is your first alert with us — you're already part of the MCA Virtual Search Party™. This is what we do.*
"My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me." — Jesus Christ, John 10:27
We trust Jesus Christ to bring Colton home.
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Before you go — tell us in the comments the city and state you're sharing from. Every location helps us see where Colton's face has landed and where we still need to push.
*Colton's face hasn't reached your network yet. That changes now.*
⚠️ Regional statistics, law enforcement operations, and risk data in this post describe the area where this child disappeared — not this case. Case facts come directly from NCMEC or official law enforcement. Regional data is sourced from publicly available law enforcement reports, government agencies, and verified news sources. Danger level scores are Missing Child Alert's independent, research-based assessment of regional risk — not a government or law enforcement rating, and not issued or endorsed by any official authority.
