Police searching for 16-year-old missing out of St. George for more than two weeks

ST. GEORGE, Utah (ABC4) — On Tuesday, the St. George Police Department posted on social media to notify the public of a missing 16-year-old who was last seen more than two weeks ago.

Noah Lyle Christensen was last seen in the Dixie Downs area on April 14, 2024, according to officials. He is described as being around 6 feet tall, weighing about 215 pounds and having black hair and brown eyes.

Noah, 16, was last seen in the Dixie Downs area on April 14, 2024, according to officials. He is described as being around 6' tall, weighing about 215 pounds and having black hair and brown eyes. (Courtesy: St. George Police Department)
Noah Christensen, 16, was last seen in the Dixie Downs area on April 14, 2024, according to officials. He is described as being around 6 feet tall, weighing about 215 pounds and having black hair and brown eyes. (Courtesy: St. George Police Department)

Officials said he was last seen wearing a black jacket with black jeans, white shoes and a red baseball cap.

LEARN MORE: What should you do if someone goes missing?

Anyone with information regarding Noah and his whereabouts has been asked to call St. George Police at 435-627-4300.

When speaking with police, officials have asked that callers reference SGPD incident 24P009891.

What to do when speaking to law enforcement

More than 600,000 people go missing each year in the United States, according to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System.

Here are some suggestions to keep in mind if someone you know goes missing.

Utah officials suggest taking notes on interactions with law enforcement in order to keep track of details such as officer names, dates and times of interactions, the case number and what the officers say.

When working with local law enforcement to report a missing person, it is recommended one shares as much information as possible about the missing person, including but not limited to:

  • Full name or nicknames.

  • Recent photos.

  • Date of birth and age at the time they disappeared.

  • Gender/sex.

  • Detailed physical description (including unique scars or tattoos).

  • Date of disappearance.

  • Medical conditions.

  • Last known location.

  • Social media accounts.

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