The search for nine-year-old Charlotte Sena, who disappeared from Moreau Lake State Park in Gansevoort, New York, has intensified, and her family is appealing to the public for assistance.
Charlotte was last seen riding her bicycle around 6:15 p.m. on Saturday, initially with friends, but she decided to take one more solo ride. Her mother reported her missing at 6:45 p.m. after discovering her bike on the path without her.
State police arrived at the park, which covers 6,200 acres, around 7 p.m. and launched an extensive search. An Amber Alert was issued on Sunday morning as authorities feared she might be in imminent danger of serious harm or death.
#NEWYORK #AMBERAlert
The @nyspolice say 9-year-old Charlotte Sena was last seen at Moreau Lake State Park, Loop A, Site 18, in Gansevoort, NY at about 6:45 PM on 9/30/2023.LATEST: https://t.co/Wxx0U3LS3x pic.twitter.com/W83JymHJV9
— National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (@MissingKids) October 2, 2023
Charlotte’s family is now urging anyone with information to come forward. Her aunt, Jené Sena, described her as a blonde, adorable 9-year-old with green eyes, standing just under 5 feet tall.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul emphasized their relentless search efforts, saying, “We are leaving no stone, no branch, no table, no cabin unturned, untouched, unexamined in our search to find Charlotte.”
I cannot stop thinking about this sweet child. Charlotte Sena has been missing for over 24 hours. She was abducted from Moreau Lake State Park in New York. Please send prayers, well wishes, good vibes, whatever it is that you do, for her to return home unharmed. 🤍 pic.twitter.com/hoZ0chDzQe
— Rose (@901Lulu) October 2, 2023
Over 100 people, including civilians, police, and forest rangers, are actively searching for Charlotte, utilizing bloodhounds, drones, and boats in addition to ground searches. The state park remains closed indefinitely.
ATTENTION NEEDED. This little 9-year-old girl has been missing since Saturday night from Saratoga County. Her name is Charlotte Sena. An Amber Alert has been issued. NYS Police believe she may have been abducted. Remember this face and if you see her call 9-1-1 immediately. pic.twitter.com/yLMmtmtdaW
— Marisa Jacques (@MarisaJacquesTV) October 2, 2023
This is a critical time in the search, as experts suggest the first 24 to 48 hours are crucial in possible abduction cases. Charlotte was last seen wearing a tie-dye Pokemon t-shirt, dark blue pants, a gray helmet, and black Crocs.
Please share this story and Charlotte Sena’s photo to aid in the search for this young girl.