Local Missing Teen Found Safe After Search Near Helena

Lewis and Clark County authorities announced a missing persons alert for 14 year old Addilyn Addi Gagnon after she was last seen near Spokane Ranch Road outside Helena. Deputies described her as 4 feet 2 inches tall and 73 pounds. She was wearing a light gray sweatshirt and blue jeans and was believed to have left without adequate winter clothing, raising concern that she might be distressed. The Sheriff’s Office posted an advisory and asked the public for help.

On Nov. 26 the Lewis and Clark County Sheriff’s Office posted an update stating that Addilyn Gagnon had been located and found safe. The update closed the active missing person notice and provided relief to neighbors, school officials, and first responders who had been alerted. Local authorities had asked anyone with information to contact the Sheriff’s Office during the initial search period.

The Spokane Ranch Road area is familiar to many in Lewis and Clark County, and the rapid circulation of the advisory prompted neighbors and local agencies to remain vigilant during unusually cold weather. Parents and community leaders said the incident highlighted how quickly a brief disappearance can escalate when adequate winter clothing is not available and when a young person may be in distress. Local schools and youth services monitor such alerts closely, and the swift outcome in this case reduced the strain on search resources.

For residents, the episode is a reminder of the practical steps that can reduce risk during winter months and of the value of community cooperation with law enforcement. Rapid reporting, sharing of accurate descriptions, and checking local routes can be decisive in locating missing people. The Sheriff’s Office handled both the initial advisory and the follow up, and anyone with lingering information or concerns is asked to contact the Lewis and Clark County Sheriff’s Office.