Missing Chesterfield Teen Found Safe After CODI Alert
TL;DR: A 17-year-old Chesterfield teen who went missing Saturday evening, October 17, from Providence Road has been found safe, and the CODI Alert issued for her was canceled, according to NBC12.
Update (2026-11-06): The alert was canceled on the morning of Tuesday, October 20, after the teen was found safe, according to NBC12.
Quick facts
- Who: A 17-year-old Chesterfield teen
- What: Missing person alert issued under Virginia's CODI system; canceled after the teen was found safe
- When: Last seen 7:45 p.m. Saturday, October 17, 2026; alert canceled Tuesday morning, October 20
- Where: 700 block of Providence Road, Chesterfield County
The story
A 17-year-old was last seen at approximately 7:45 p.m. on Saturday, October 17, in the 700 block of Providence Road in Chesterfield County.
A CODI Alert (Critical Operation for a Disappeared Child Initiative) was issued to help locate her. Virginia State Police indicated that the teen's disappearance posed a credible threat to her health and safety. Officials noted heightened concern because she has a medical condition that requires ongoing care, and they worried she might be without necessary treatment.
While she was missing, police asked anyone with information to contact Chesterfield County Police at 804-748-1251, Crime Solvers at 804-748-0660, or the P3 mobile application, and to call 911 immediately if she was spotted.
Key players
- Chesterfield County Police Department: Investigating agency that coordinated the alert and search
- Virginia State Police: Operates the CODI Alert system; cited a credible threat to the teen's safety
Why it matters: CODI Alerts ask the public for quick help finding missing children believed to be at risk. This alert was canceled after the teen was found safe.
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Development timeline
- 2026-10-17Teen goes missing: 17-year-old missing from 700 block of Providence Road at 7:45 p.m. [source]
- 2026-10-18CODI Alert issued: Virginia State Police issue emergency alert to help locate the teen; public urged to call 911 if she is spotted [source]
- 2026-10-20CODI Alert canceled: Teen found safe; alert canceled Tuesday morning [source]
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