Payton M. Wittenbrink, 19, was reported missing from East Carondelet, Illinois, after her last documented contact on December 12, 2025. The Saint Clair County Sheriff’s Office opened an investigation, entered her into the National Crime Information Center, and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children circulated her photo and case details.

Public information describes Payton as a 19-year-old Caucasian female. Authorities said she may be in the Saint Louis metropolitan area and that she might need medical attention, which prompted an urgent, multi-agency effort and public appeals for leads.

Very few specifics about her disappearance have been released. If anyone saw Payton after December 12, 2025, or has information about her possible location or medical needs, please share what you know with the Saint Clair County Sheriff’s Office.