UPDATE: Missing juvenile has been located

The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office says a missing local juvenile has been located.

"Thank you to everyone who shared information and assisted in this matter," a social media post said.

INITIAL POST:

MISSING JUVENILE ALERT 

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 16-year-old Makayla Eichstadt, who walked away from her home in Mount Sterling during the early morning hours of June 22, 2026.

Makayla left a note indicating that she was leaving, and investigators have video footage showing her getting into a vehicle around 1:00 a.m.

If you have seen Makayla or have any information regarding her whereabouts or the vehicle she entered, please contact the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office at (859) 498-8704 or Montgomery County Dispatch at (859) 498-8720.