Dallas Search Underway for Missing Teenager
The Dallas community is asked to help locate 13-year-old Natalie Armstrong, who was last seen on October 21.
Updated on Oct. 25, 2026 in Pre-Teens
Dallas police and the Texas Department of Public Safety are asking for the public's help to locate 13-year-old Natalie Armstrong, who has been missing since late October. Armstrong is a vulnerable person with intellectual disabilities who was last seen in Dallas.
Why it matters
Authorities have issued an endangered missing person alert for Armstrong, highlighting the need for rapid community awareness when a child with cognitive or intellectual disabilities disappears. Public involvement is critical in these situations to ensure her safe return.
The Texas Department of Public Safety issued an official endangered missing person alert regarding the 13-year-old. Her current whereabouts and the reasons behind her disappearance remain unknown.
The players
Dallas Police Department
The local law enforcement agency responsible for public safety and the investigation into the disappearance of Natalie Armstrong.
Texas Department of Public Safety
The state agency that provides law enforcement support and coordinates statewide alerts for missing or endangered persons.
The details
Natalie Armstrong was last seen in the 9300 block of Whistle Stop Place on the night of October 21 at 10:08 p.m. She is described as 5 feet 2 inches tall, weighing 135 pounds, with hazel eyes and brown hair. At the time she was last seen, she was wearing a dark grey hoodie, blue jeans, and white Converse high-top shoes.
Timeline
Natalie Armstrong was last seen at 10:08 p.m. on October 21.
Health Landscape
This search effort follows the standard activation procedures for the Texas Missing Persons Clearinghouse to facilitate community-wide reporting. These protocols are designed to leverage regional surveillance to protect vulnerable populations with cognitive or intellectual disabilities.
Residents of the Dallas area are encouraged to keep a look out for Natalie Armstrong and report any information to the Dallas Police Department at 214-671-4268. Anyone who recognizes the description or saw the individual in the vicinity of Whistle Stop Place should contact local authorities immediately.
The takeaway
Community awareness and quick reporting are vital when a child with intellectual disabilities goes missing. If you have any information regarding Natalie Armstrong, please contact the Dallas Police Department at 214-671-4268.
Further reading
For more information on keeping your Pre-Teens safe, visit our guide on family security and developmental health.
