Jeannie in NJ Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 my dd has 2 best friends, one since age of 4 and the other one is a girl that dd met a couple of years ago. The three of them are constantly together. Well the 2nd friend's sister , late Tues nite after the family was in bed they heard a crash and woke up to the sister (age 16) crashing the family's car into a neighbor's car and then she drove off. She has never driven even a little bit before. She is autistic (the police are including that in the description of her). All day Wed and yesterday, dd had been driving her friend all around off shore looking for the car as have many other people and the police. Yesterday evening, police tracked the car thru ezpass use at a toll booth in VIrginia and also the girl (Natalie) has her mom's credit card and it has been used in D.C. and in Virginia. Natalie CANNOT drive so someone is with her driving. Police think she might have ran off to meet someone that she met online. None of her friends have any leads as to how or who she might have met. Natalie and her family need all of our prayers. Also the family used to homeschool and Natalie left high school a couple of weeks ago to be homeschooled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Oh, how horrible! I hope and pray they find her soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 They will be in my thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in FL. Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Praying for Natalie and her family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest inoubliable Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 :grouphug: Sending good juju and hoping the girl is found soon. Jeannie, my DH is a truck driver. We're very close to the whole D.C./Maryland/VA area. If you think it will help, DH can pass word around on the CB for truckers to be on the lookout. Apparently truckers do this A LOT. They pass around alerts like this and can check truck stops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 How terrible! :( :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elinor Everywhere Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 That is so incredibly scary. :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeannie in NJ Posted November 30, 2012 Author Share Posted November 30, 2012 inoubliable, I pm 'ed you with the info on the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 :grouphug: Sending good juju and hoping the girl is found soon. Jeannie, my DH is a truck driver. We're very close to the whole D.C./Maryland/VA area. If you think it will help, DH can pass word around on the CB for truckers to be on the lookout. Apparently truckers do this A LOT. They pass around alerts like this and can check truck stops. That is an excellent idea -- it's probably about the most helpful thing anyone can do right now! Jeannie, has the credit card company been notified to inform the family immediately if the credit card is used again? Is there any way to track the girl through her cell phone? Does the car have any kind of LoJack device on it? Has she posted anything on Facebook or sent any emails? I'm sure they've already thought to check on all of my ideas, but I wish I could come up with something more helpful. Can you post a description of her and the car, in case any WTMers in the VA area might see her? This is horrible. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.Balaban Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Oh how horrible. My FIL used to be a trucker in that area,but unfortunately he no longer is working as a trucker. I wish I could help them out. I will keep this family in my thoughts and prayers. I hope they are able to track down who is using the card(if it is the girl or someone else with her)... hoping for the best here.... :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest inoubliable Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 It's out there. Truckers are already throwing it back and forth. I hope this helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeannie in NJ Posted November 30, 2012 Author Share Posted November 30, 2012 go to oceancitypatch.com for a picture of her and the car info. It is a 2009 light blue Lexus with damage to the rear bumper. She did not take her cell phone with her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 How awful! Praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenCat Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 So scary. Praying she is found soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Praying. The whole family must be frantic. Do they think she drove the car herself to meet someone, or that someone was with her when she took off with the car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justLisa Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 What an absolutey nightmare. I hope they find her soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 How awful! I hope she is found soon, and safe. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Praying! I hope they find her soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Praying!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthwestMom Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 I hope she is all right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idnib Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 Oh no! Hoping they find her soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 Here's a link to the info about her: http://oceancity.patch.com/articles/police-hopeful-that-missing-autistic-teen-is-safe-737ea699 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 The info in the link says they don't think she's with someone. I hope that's true- it's scary enough to think of her out there on her own, but to think that someone is taking advantage of her is just too much to consider. I pray they locate her soon and that she's ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeannie in NJ Posted December 1, 2012 Author Share Posted December 1, 2012 we don't know why the police think she is alone. We would think that she would have been in an accident by now if she is driving since she does not know how to drive and the credit card was used in D.C. . I would think that the DC area would be very difficult for a non driver to drive safely. But there must be a reason that police think she is alone. Hopefully she is alone and police will find her soon. Yesterday police said that they thought she was with someone and now they think she is by herself. Hopefully they are correct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlifemom Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 Praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Buckin' Longhorn Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 Poor Baby. I hope she's found safely very soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest inoubliable Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 I was hoping that you'd have some word by now. :( Doesn't seem like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besroma Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 Praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunnyDays Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 Oh, my goodness. I'm sure the family is terrified. I hope she's found quickly, safe and sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Live2Ride Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 many prayers here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awisha. Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 I hope she is found safe and sound. Poor girl, I hope she is alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mama Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 So scary! Praying for this girl & her family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besroma Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 Any updates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 Praying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeannie in NJ Posted December 1, 2012 Author Share Posted December 1, 2012 no updates at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 Still praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 Just seeing this. Adding my prayers and positive energy to everyone else's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohdanigirl Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 :grouphug: Oh dear. I hope she is found safe. I can't even imagine what her parents must be feeling. Praying for them all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elinor Everywhere Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 I was really hoping to come on today and find good news. Still praying for everyone involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idnib Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 Still praying we hear good news soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasRachel Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 How horrible for the girl and her family. I'm praying for everyone involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 hoping for a positive update. Still praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bassoon Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Still praying here. Let us know when you hear anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 How frightening for all involved! Saying many prayers!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Still worrying and praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Still praying here, too. Jeannie, has the FBI been called in to try and find her? The news article concerned me because the police almost seemed to be making light of the situation, like they didn't feel she was in danger. :confused: Shouldn't this be all over the TV news??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest inoubliable Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Still praying here, too. Jeannie, has the FBI been called in to try and find her? The news article concerned me because the police almost seemed to be making light of the situation, like they didn't feel she was in danger. :confused: Shouldn't this be all over the TV news??? I was just wondering this, too. Odd that the police seem to think she's alone at this point. :( I keep checking to see if there's been any news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butterflymommy Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 I wonder if it's possible that she abandoned the car and its contents and someone else is driving it and using her mom's CC. I too was concerned by the police statement, they seemed very cavalier about the whole thing. Sadly the police often don't take "teen runaways" or what they determine to be "teen runaways" seriously. I pray the police don't screw this up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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