As of 2025, Virginia has reported over 3,200 missing children, with approximately 4% still unaccounted for, and no evide
Overview of Missing Children Statistics
Virginia State Police report that from January 2025 to mid-August, a total of 3,274 children were reported missing to the Virginia Missing Children Clearinghouse (MCC), with 141 children still missing, representing about 4% of cases
. The state averages 98 missing children per week, and weekly reports fluctuate; for example, between August 3–9, 2025, 88 children were reported missing, slightly below the weekly average
. Most missing children are runaways who return home quickly, and only a small fraction involve serious risk
Social Media Claims and Clarifications
In 2025, viral social media posts suggested a sudden surge in missing children, claiming 50–100 kids were missing in a short period. Virginia State Police clarified these claims are false, emphasizing there is no evidence of mass abductions or a coordinated threat
. The higher visibility of Virginia’s numbers is due to the state reporting every missing child case to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), unlike many other states that post cases selectively
Virginia uses two alert systems for missing children:
CODI Alerts: Issued when a child’s disappearance poses a credible threat to their safety. In 2025, 25 CODI Alerts were issued, and all children were found
Amber Alerts: Issued when a child is believed to be abducted and in imminent danger. In 2025, two Amber Alerts were issued, and both children were recovered
Safety Tips for Parents
Authorities recommend the following to help protect children:
Teach children to make 9-1-1 calls from both cell phones and landlines.
Instruct children not to accept rides from strangers or keep secrets from parents.
Never leave children alone in vehicles, even briefly.
Encourage children to report immediately if another adult suggests secrecy
How to Help or Report Information
Anyone with information about a missing child in Virginia can contact the Virginia State Police at 804-674-2000 (or 804-674-2026 after hours) or email VAMissing@vsp.virginia.gov. The public is also encouraged to visit the NCMEC website for current listings and photos of missing children in Virginia
Virginia State Police Address Viral Social Media Videos Regarding ...
100 Kids Missing in Virginia? Children List (August 2025)
Virginia State Police Address Viral Social Media Videos Regarding ...
RICHMOND – Virginia State Police is aware of multiple social media posts raising concerns about missing children across the …
100 Kids Missing in Virginia? Children List (August 2025)
Aug 18, 2025 · Yes, kids are reported missing in Virginia—dozens every week, in fact. Between August 3 and August 9, 88 children …
Search Missing Children Posters
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Missing Persons – Virginia State Police
Please contact your local police department or sheriff’s office to report a missing person.
Virginia Missing Person List – Missing People and Unsolved Cold Cases
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