The Wright County Sheriff’s Office in Missouri continues its urgent push to locate 14-year-old Jasmine Alexis McKee, who disappeared from her Hartville home around midnight on September 21, marking more than six weeks without any confirmed sightings. Classified as a missing/runaway juvenile with heightened vulnerability due to her autism, ADHD, and anxiety, the case has drawn widespread community involvement, multi-agency support, and growing concern from law enforcement as leads dwindle and the investigation stretches into November.

Jasmine was last seen in the Hartville area, possibly departing voluntarily in a dark-colored extended cab truck equipped with underglow lights, according to initial reports from the sheriff’s office. Deputies have pursued numerous tips, including phone data pings, interviews with family and associates, and collaboration with the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, state partners, and federal agencies. Despite these efforts, no substantive breakthroughs have emerged since early October, when the department last publicly reaffirmed the case as a “top priority.”

Sheriff’s officials, in a mid-October Facebook update, stressed their commitment while cautioning against unverified rumors that could hamper progress or further distress the family. “We have dedicated a significant amount of time and resources to this investigation,” the statement read, signed by an official identified as Akers. The office has worked closely with Jasmine’s mother, who has shared that her daughter enjoys pastures with cows but avoids horses, urging searchers to focus on rural areas.

Community response in the small town of Hartville, population around 600, has been robust. Friends and family organized searches in the weeks following her disappearance, with residents canvassing fields, woods, and nearby towns. A candlelight vigil held on October 19 at the Hartville city park drew dozens, highlighting the tight-knit Ozarks community’s determination to bring Jasmine home safely. Local media outlets like Ozarks First and Ozark Radio News amplified calls for information, noting Jasmine’s potential frequenting of the Waynesville area, about 50 miles northwest.

Jasmine is described as a white female, 5 feet 2 inches tall, weighing approximately 185 pounds, with dyed black hair featuring green streaks and blue-gray eyes. She wears contacts but also has glasses and was last seen in a white Simpsons hoodie, carrying a black bag with a red stripe. Authorities emphasize her conditions make her particularly at risk, as individuals with autism may wander or struggle in unfamiliar environments without medication or support.

The disappearance has resonated beyond Wright County, with posts on social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter) from accounts such as The AWARE Foundation and True Crime Updates garnering thousands of shares. As of late October, flyers circulated widely, but no national missing person databases like NamUs or the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s active list showed updates confirming resolution.

Family members have kept a low public profile in recent weeks, focusing on private searches and coordination with investigators. Jasmine’s mother, in earlier appeals, expressed profound worry, stating the teen’s vulnerabilities heighten the urgency. “She needs to be found safe,” one family-shared post read, echoing pleas for continued vigilance.

Law enforcement has ruled out immediate foul play but treats the case with caution, given Jasmine’s age and disabilities. The possible vehicle – a dark truck with distinctive underlights – remains a key focus, with tips encouraged even if they seem minor. Deputies have followed digital trails and interviewed potential witnesses, but the rural setting and limited surveillance in Hartville complicate efforts.

As November unfolds, colder weather adds pressure, prompting renewed calls for sightings in Missouri’s Ozarks region or bordering states. Online forums like Websleuths discuss the case with over 190 messages, though no verified breakthroughs surfaced in public threads.

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office urges anyone with information to call 417-547-7182 or dial 911. Tips can be anonymous, and officials promise thorough follow-up. In a county where everyone knows everyone, the prolonged absence has left residents on edge, with many posting flyers at local stores and churches.

Similar cases in Missouri highlight the challenges: autistic teens often elope due to sensory overload or routine disruptions, sometimes traveling far. Yet Jasmine’s lack of contact raises alarms. Advocacy groups stress early intervention in such disappearances, noting 49% of autistic children wander, per national studies.

Hartville schools and community centers offer support resources, while the sheriff’s office coordinates with national clearinghouses. No Amber Alert was issued, as criteria for imminent danger weren’t met initially, but the endangered missing advisory persists.

Six weeks in, hope endures amid frustration. “We’re not giving up,” one deputy told local media. As holidays approach, the family clings to the possibility of reunion, relying on public eyes. Jasmine’s story underscores rural America’s missing persons struggles – vast areas, sparse populations, and the quiet desperation of those left waiting.

Authorities vow updates as warranted, but for now, the search grinds on. In Hartville, porch lights stay on, a silent beacon for a girl who vanished into the night.