Urgent Alert: Oswego Police Seek Public Assistance to Locate Two Missing Teenagers

The Oswego Police Department is urgently requesting the public’s help in locating two missing juveniles who left their residence earlier this evening and have not returned. Authorities are increasingly concerned for their safety and are working diligently to confirm their well-being.

Missing Individuals:

• Name: Ariana Bartle
  • Age: 16
  • Description: Ariana is approximately 5’11” tall, weighs around 210 lbs, and has red/blonde shoulder-length hair. At the time she was last seen, Ariana was wearing a black t-shirt and black sweatpants.
• Name: Peyton Thomas
  • Age: 15
  • Description: Peyton is about 5’0” tall, weighs approximately 110 lbs, and has long dark brown hair. She was last seen wearing a blue hoodie and tan shorts.

Last Known Whereabouts:

• Date: August 11, 2025
• Time: Approximately 7:36 PM
• Location: Near the intersection of W. 4th Street and W. Mohawk Street in the City of Oswego.
• Direction: They left in an unknown direction.

Given the circumstances and the time elapsed since their disappearance, the Oswego Police Department has expressed deep concern for Ariana and Peyton’s welfare. Family, friends, and law enforcement are all anxiously awaiting news of their safe return.

How You Can Help:

If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Ariana Bartle or Peyton Thomas, please contact the Oswego Police Department immediately at 315-342-8120 or dial 911 in an emergency. Your information could be vital in ensuring these teenagers are found quickly and safely.

The department also urges community members and social media users to share this alert widely to increase visibility and help bring Ariana and Peyton back home.

This case is being supported by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, emphasizing the importance of swift public action in locating missing youth.

Please keep Ariana and Peyton in your thoughts and assist any way you can. Together, we can help bring these young individuals back to safety.

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