Oneida County Sheriff's Office Still Searching for Missing Teen

The Oneida County Sheriff's Office is still searching for a missing teen and her family is asking for your help as well.

Oneida County Sheriff Rob Maciol reached out to the public on social media Saturday morning to announce that his office needed the help of those in the area of Vienna, NY and beyond to locate a 16-year-old girl who entered a vehicle without her cellphone and has not been heard from since.

The missing teen has been identified as 16-year-old Lilianna S. Clark of Vienna. She was last seen wearing a white sweatshirt and tan sweatpants. Officials with the sheriff's office say she was last seen at approximately 11:45 p.m. on Friday, August 23rd, 2024 getting into an unknown vehicle without her cellphone. Maciol says her family has had no contact with her since she left and they are very concerned.

If anyone has seen Lilianna or has any information regarding her whereabouts, you're asked to reach out to the investigators with the Oneida County Sheriff's Office at 315-765-2226.

In the age of social media there are several missing teen announcements that are released, but in some cases they are not true or hoaxes. Several agencies warn that if you see missing teen announcements originating from neighborhood garage sale pages, they may be scams. Announcements from police agencies, like this one are the ones that are accurate. It is important to stay diligent to avoid being scammed or tricked. It is important that we find the proper way to get the word out about missing teens, as this is an important and serious issue.

40 Kids Have Gone Missing in New York in 2024

40 kids have gone missing in the first four months of 2024. Take a look to see if you recognize any of them and can help bring them back home.

Gallery Credit: Credit - Polly McAdams

12 Of New York State's Most Wanted Criminals- August 2024

Below are individuals wanted by the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision's (DOCCS) Office of Special Investigations who have been designated as its Most Wanted Fugitives. They should be considered armed and dangerous. This list is current as of 8/01/2024:

NEVER attempt to apprehend a fugitive yourself. If you have information on the location of any of these fugitives, you can contact OSI 24 hours a day / 7 days a week to report it. All leads and tips are treated as confidential information.

If an immediate response is necessary, such as you see the wanted person at a location, please call “911” and report it to the police.

Gallery Credit: Dave Wheeler

7 Ways to Spot a Facebook Hoax

A hoax claiming the Price Chopper Store in Oneida, NY, was closing its doors went viral both online and in the community. The report was debunked by WIBX after speaking directly with a Price Chopper rep.

Here's how you can stop yourself from falling for the next fake news report.

Gallery Credit: Megan