Temperance Porter, 17, was last seen in Tonawanda, New York, on September 16, 2025. She was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, green plaid pajama pants and black shoes when she vanished. There is concern she may need medical attention, which has increased urgency for anyone looking for her.

Investigators and those searching have noted a possible destination of Niagara Falls State Park, which has been a focus of efforts to locate her and expands the area that needs to be checked. Little else about the circumstances of her disappearance has been publicly described, leaving many unanswered questions for family and the community.

If anyone has information about Temperance’s movements on or after September 16, 2025, or saw her near Niagara Falls State Park, please come forward.