Dontrell Kafaye Carter Missing – Authorities in Bellefontaine Neighbors are seeking the community’s assistance in locating a missing teenager who has been classified as endangered. According to the Bellefontaine Neighbors Police Department, 13-year-old Dontrell Kafaye Carter was last seen on the evening of Thursday, August 28, around 6 p.m. He was spotted in the 10100 block of Coburg Lands, an area within the Bellefontaine Neighbors community, when he reportedly began running northbound. Since that time, there has been no confirmed contact or sighting of him.
Due to the limited details surrounding his disappearance, authorities have labeled the case as endangered. Police emphasized the urgency of locating the teen, highlighting the lack of information submitted to aid in tracking his whereabouts.
Carter is described as a Black male, approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall, with a medium build and medium complexion. He has an afro hairstyle, making him more recognizable to members of the public who may have seen him.
At the time he was last observed, Dontrell was wearing a distinctive outfit: a green GAP hoodie, denim jeans, and black shoes. Investigators hope that these details will help residents recall whether they may have encountered him since his disappearance.
Law enforcement officials are urging anyone who may have information about Carter’s movements or current location to come forward. They stressed that even seemingly small details may prove crucial in piecing together a timeline of events that could lead to safely locating the teen.
Community members are asked to contact St. Louis County Dispatch at 636-529-8210 if they have any information regarding Dontrell’s whereabouts. Police also encourage residents to remain vigilant, checking their neighborhoods, local parks, and areas where teens often gather, as even the smallest lead could bring significant progress to the investigation.
Missing child cases are always treated with urgency, but in situations where the youth is considered endangered, police devote heightened attention and resources. Such classifications typically indicate concern for the child’s safety due to either the circumstances of their disappearance or potential risks they may face while unaccounted for.
The Bellefontaine Neighbors Police Department continues to coordinate with regional agencies as they pursue all leads. Officials are hopeful that increased community awareness and cooperation will lead to Carter’s safe return.
For now, the search remains ongoing, and authorities are leaning on both investigative measures and public assistance to help resolve the case. The department reassured the public that updates will be shared as more details emerge and encouraged residents to report anything unusual or suspicious in the area.
As police continue their investigation, the community is urged to keep an eye out for the young teen and to provide information quickly to the listed contact number if they believe they have spotted him.
