WICHITA, Kan. — Urgent pleas continue from family, friends, and law enforcement as the search intensifies for 17-year-old Jaelynn Kittrell, who has now been missing for over a week. The teenager was last seen at approximately 6:45 p.m. on April 22, 2025, in the city of Wichita, and since then, no confirmed sightings or contact have been reported

WICHITA, Kan. — Urgent pleas continue from family, friends, and law enforcement as the search intensifies for 17-year-old Jaelynn Kittrell, who has now been missing for over a week. The teenager was last seen at approximately 6:45 p.m. on April 22, 2025, in the city of Wichita. Since then, there have been no confirmed sightings or contact, leaving loved ones increasingly desperate for answers.According to the Wichita Police Department, Jaelynn was last seen near her home in the northeast part of the city. 

She was reportedly wearing a gray hoodie, jeans, and black sneakers at the time of her disappearance. Authorities have issued a statewide alert and are working closely with local agencies and community members to trace her whereabouts. Surveillance footage from nearby homes and businesses is being reviewed, and officers have canvassed neighborhoods, parks, and known hangouts, but so far, no significant leads have emerged.

Family members describe Jaelynn as a kind, creative, and outgoing young woman with a bright future ahead of her. "She’s the light of our lives," said her mother, Tanisha Kittrell. "We just want her home safe. If anyone has seen anything—no matter how small—please come forward."

In addition to traditional investigative efforts, community members have organized search parties and distributed flyers across the city and on social media. The hashtag #FindJaelynnKittrell has gained traction online, as friends, classmates, and concerned citizens share photos and messages of support.

The Wichita Police Department urges anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to call (316) 268-4111 or Crime Stoppers at (316) 267-2111. Authorities stress that tips can remain anonymous. As each day passes, the urgency grows, and the community holds out hope that Jaelynn will soon be found safe and reunited with her family.