Missing Indiana teen believed to be in ‘extreme danger,’ police say

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — A Statewide Silver Alert has been issued for a 15-year-old from Indiana.

The Evansville Police Department says it is investigating the disappearance of Danica Short, who was last seen on December 10, 2023, at 8:55 p.m.

She is missing from Evansville, Indiana which is 172 miles southwest of Indianapolis.

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Authorities say Short is believed to be in extreme danger and may require medical assistance.

Short is described to be 5 feet 8 inches tall, 120 pounds, has blonde hair with brown eyes and was last seen wearing a dark coat, black pants, and white and black athletic shoes.

Anyone with information on Short’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Evansville Police Department at 812-436-7954 or 911.

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