Urgent Amber Alert Issued for Missing 14-Year-Old in NC Mountains

URGENT UPDATE: An Amber Alert has been issued for 14-year-old Nevaeh Hope Patton, who has gone missing from Mitchell County, North Carolina. Authorities confirmed she was last seen around 10 p.m. on Saturday, and the alert was activated just after 3:10 p.m. on Sunday.

This alarming situation demands immediate attention as Nevaeh is considered an endangered child. The Mitchell County Sheriff’s Office issued the alert following her disappearance, which they reported around noon on Sunday. The county, located in the scenic North Carolina mountains, borders Tennessee and lies approximately 60 miles northeast of Asheville.

Nevaeh is described as approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighing 140 pounds, with blonde hair and brown eyes, featuring distinctive pink and red highlights. A photo released by deputies shows her holding a bird, aiming to elicit public assistance in locating her.

Deputies indicated that Nevaeh’s home is situated along Harrell Hill Road, near N.C. 226, roughly 7 miles west of Bakersville, the seat of Mitchell County. The alert emphasizes the urgency of the situation and encourages anyone with information to act swiftly.

Authorities are urging anyone who may have seen Nevaeh or has any information regarding her whereabouts to contact the Mitchell County Sheriff’s Office at (828) 688-9110 or call 911 immediately. Every second counts in this critical search.

As the community rallies for Nevaeh’s safe return, this Amber Alert highlights the importance of vigilance and swift action in times of crisis. Stay tuned for updates as this developing story unfolds.