UPDATE: The missing teen has been located and she is safe.
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KSP Post 15 in Columbia has received information that 13-year-old Crystal Vertrees was last seen on Sunday, October 1, 2023 at a residence in the area of Hayes St. in Columbia. At that time, she was reported to be wearing a black shirt with either a Reebok or Adidas logo, white sweatpants, and white shoes.
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Kentucky State Police requests assistance in an ongoing investigation regarding locating a missing person. Crystal Vertrees, age 13 of Columbia, KY was last seen by family at a residence in Adair County on September 29, 2023. Crystal has blonde hair and is approximately 5’0” & 107 pounds. She was last known to be wearing a white sweatshirt with red lettering.
KSP is urging the public to contact Post 15 in Columbia at 270-384-4796 with any assistance in locating Crystal. She has been entered as missing person and the investigation continues by Trooper Chance McQueary.
