Grandmother issues urgent plea as FBI, area law enforcement search north Joplin for missing child

(From the Joplin Police Department)

On September 28th, 2020, law enforcement officials will be conducting a thorough search on foot in several areas on the north side of Joplin. This search is being aided by the FBI, the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office, the Carthage Police Department and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. 

In addition, the Joplin Police Department is releasing a short video message from Leora Hardee’s grandmother. 

The Joplin Police Department is requesting assistance from the media in disseminating this message. Again, if anyone has any information or tips that could assist investigators in locating Leora Hardee, you are encouraged to contact the Joplin Police Department at 417-623-3131.

 

Original News Release

 On September 17, 2020, the Joplin Police Department received a report of a missing child. Joplin Police Detectives responded to the scene and initiated a missing child investigation, which is still currently ongoing. 

Leora Hardee, age 14, was reported missing from the area of D Street and north Wall Avenue. Hardee is described as being about 5’1” tall, 100 lbs., wears glasses and had sandy brown hair. 

Hardee may be in need of medications.