Colerain Township police are seeking the public’s aid in locating 16-year-old Madison Fields, who has been missing since February 13. The case was publicly announced on Friday, February 20, after being initially reported to police on February 16.
Search Intensifies for Missing Teen
Family members have expressed serious concerns for Madison’s safety, stating she had told her sister she planned to meet an 18-year-old she connected with on the encrypted messaging app, Session. Her father, Tyler Hirn, has shared that he has been unable to sleep as the search continues.
Security footage shared by businesses on Colerain Avenue shows Madison walking away from a hotel on February 13 at approximately 4 p.m., carrying a Nike backpack and a grocery bag. Her family says this is out of character, as she has never run away before.
Madison is described as 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighing 127 pounds, with brown hair and green eyes. She was last seen wearing a black “Champion” hooded sweatshirt, camouflage pants, and black shoes.
Madison’s grandmother, Kathy Owens, issued a heartfelt plea: “Please help us. Whoever’s out there, Maddy if you’re watching, Mamaw loves you and I promise you, we’re going to find you.”
Anyone with information is encouraged to submit tips to the Colerain Police Department’s digital tip line here or call 513-321-COPS (2677).
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Madison Fields last seen?
Madison Fields was last seen on Friday, February 13, at approximately 4 p.m., walking away from a hotel on Colerain Avenue.
What app was Madison using to communicate with the person she was meeting?
Madison was using an encrypted messaging app called Session to communicate with an 18-year-old she had connected with online.
Has the Ohio Attorney General’s Office been involved in the search?
Yes, the Ohio Attorney General’s Office initially issued an endangered missing juvenile alert, but later retracted the alert on Friday afternoon.
What more can be done to help locate Madison Fields and ensure her safe return?
