Authorities in Clinton County, New York, are asking the public for help locating a 16-year-old girl who went missing from Plattsburgh late Friday night, with officials describing the situation as an endangered juvenile case requiring immediate attention.
Koltynne H. Wood was last seen leaving her home on Shingle Street in the Morrisonville hamlet at around 9:00 p.m. on May 9, 2026.
Hours later, surveillance cameras picked her up near State Route 22B in Morrisonville at approximately 2:45 a.m. on May 10.
That brief footage represents the last confirmed sighting of the teenager, and since then, her whereabouts have remained unknown.
The New York State Police, who are leading the search effort, have reason to believe Koltynne may be moving through wooded areas or traveling along roadsides in the surrounding region.
When last seen, she was wearing dark-colored pants, a light-colored top, and was carrying a flashlight.
Investigators have also noted that she may be in need of medical attention, which adds a layer of urgency to an already serious situation.
The Civil Authorities have issued a Civil Emergency Message for Clinton, NY beginning at 9:31 pm and ending at 11:31 pm. NYSP Seek help Missing Girl 16yrs Koltyne Wood if you see her contact 911 last Seen 05/10/26 Shingle St Hamlet Morrisonville more info go to NYSP FB Page If…
— WJON IP Radio (@WJONIP) May 11, 2026
A civil emergency message was broadcast across Clinton County on the evening of May 11, alerting residents to the search and urging anyone with information to contact 911 immediately.
The alert was picked up and shared through local radio channels, spreading awareness beyond the immediate Plattsburgh community and into neighboring areas.
The AWARE Foundation, a nonprofit organization that works to raise awareness around missing and endangered persons, shared details of the case on social media, calling on the public to spread the word as widely as possible.
The foundation noted that time is a critical factor in cases involving endangered juveniles, particularly when the individual may be in a rural or wooded environment without adequate shelter or supplies.
Morrisonville, where Koltynne was last captured on camera, is a small hamlet within the town of Plattsburgh, situated in the northern reaches of New York State near the Canadian border.
The area features stretches of farmland, forested terrain, and rural backroads, which present challenges for search teams trying to cover ground efficiently. Temperatures overnight in the region can still drop considerably in early May, which further heightens concern for her wellbeing.
Community members throughout Clinton County have been sharing posts and updates on social media, and local organizations have encouraged residents to check their properties, outbuildings, trail cameras, and any other areas where someone on foot might have passed through or sought shelter.
Law enforcement officials are urging anyone who believes they may have spotted Koltynne, even if it seems like a minor or uncertain sighting, to report it right away rather than dismiss it.
In missing persons cases, small details and early tips have repeatedly proven to be the turning point in locating someone safely.
Anyone with information on Koltynne Wood’s location or possible movements is asked to contact the New York State Police at (518) 563-3761 or call 911 if they believe she is in the immediate area.
Every lead matters, and authorities are committed to bringing her home safely as soon as possible.