Endangered Missing Child Alert Issued in Columbus
Columbus police are searching for 14-year-old Christinna Rash, who was last seen on Whitethorn Avenue.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Pre-Teens
Authorities have issued an Endangered Missing Child alert for 14-year-old Christinna Rash after she was last seen leaving a home on Whitethorn Avenue. The search efforts currently cover seven counties in the Columbus area.
Why it matters
Public awareness is vital when law enforcement initiates a missing child alert to assist in the safe recovery of a minor. This coordinated effort utilizes state resources to broadcast physical descriptions across a wide regional radius.
The Ohio Attorney General issued an Endangered Missing Child alert following the report of a 14-year-old girl missing from her home on Whitethorn Avenue. The alert encompasses Franklin, Delaware, Fairfield, Licking, Madison, Pickaway, and Union counties.
The players
Ohio Attorney General
The state's top law enforcement official responsible for overseeing the Missing Person's Unit and coordinating regional search alerts.
Columbus Police
The municipal law enforcement agency leading the local investigation into the disappearance on Whitethorn Avenue.
The details
The search is currently coordinated through the Ohio Attorney General's Missing Person's Unit. Christinna Rash is described as 5 feet 3 inches tall, weighing 120 pounds, with brown eyes and brown hair featuring teal green highlights. She was last observed wearing a black hoodie and dark pants while carrying a black Air Jordan backpack.
Timeline
Wednesday afternoon: Endangered Missing Child alert issued.
Health Landscape
The search for Christinna Rash follows the standardized activation protocols maintained by the Ohio Attorney General's Missing Person's Unit for missing children. This incident aligns with established statewide efforts to leverage multi-county cooperation during critical welfare alerts.
Community members in the affected counties should keep a lookout for the reported physical description and notify authorities if they have relevant information. Please report any sightings or details to the Columbus police at 614-645-4545.
The takeaway
Recognizing the urgency of missing child alerts is a critical community responsibility that aids law enforcement recovery efforts. Residents who see someone matching the description of Christinna Rash should contact the police immediately at 614-645-4545.
Further reading
Find more guidance on child safety and community support resources in our Pre-Teens section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WTTE.
