Maleah Bessinger has been reported missing from multiple locations in Washington at different ages, and the timeline is confusing. The first widely reported disappearance occurred in August 2020, when she was 11 and last seen at the Vancouver Mall; she was described as 5 feet 4 inches, thin, with black shoulder-length hair and brown eyes and was later located and confirmed safe.

Subsequent reports describe further disappearances as a teenager. One account says a 15-year-old Maleah vanished from Vancouver in September 2024 after failing to meet friends; searches with dogs and drones were conducted and her phone was traced nearby before the signal was lost. Another report lists her as missing from Vancouver as of March 24, 2026. Separately, the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office requested public help for 17-year-old Maleah Ly Bessinger, last seen from her Port Orchard residence on March 8, 2026, with few details released about clothing or destination.

The recurring nature of these reports has been distressing for family and community and has produced few public leads. If anyone has information about Maleah’s whereabouts or saw her on any of the dates or locations mentioned, please come forward.