MISSING IN KANSAS: Wichita Police search for teen, 2 found safe Tuesday
The Wichita Police Department said two of the three missing children have been located safe, as of Tuesday morning.
On its Facebook page, the department confirms Sharon Trout, 12, and Siley Thomas, 16, were located safe. However, Melanie 'Max' Davidson, who is 14, remains missing.
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The Wichita Police Department is asking for the community’s help with finding three children reported missing late Monday night.
The youth, Sharon Trout, 12, Melanie Davidson, 14, and Siley Thomas, 16, were all reported missing around 10:30 p.m. Monday, April 24, from the 2000 block of Sierra Hills Street, which is near S. 127th Street East and E. Pawnee Street in east Wichita.
As noted in prior Missing in Kansas reports, Melanie may identify as a male and use the name Max.
If you see the girls or have a tip as to where they are, call 911 immediately.


SHARON TROUT
Missing from: Wichita, Kan.
Missing since: April 24, 2023
Age then: 12
Height: 5’00’’
Weight: 125 pounds
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Brown

MELANIE DAVIDSON
Missing from: Wichita, Kan.
Missing since: April 24, 2023
Age then: 14
Height: 5’4’’
Weight: 160 pounds
Hair: Strawberry-blonde
Eyes: Blue
Special note: May identify as male with the name ‘Max’


(Note: Wichita Police says the photo of Siley is an older photo of her. We'll update with a new photograph once we're able to obtain one.)
SILEY THOMAS
Missing from: Wichita, Kan.
Missing since: April 24, 2023
Age then: 16
Height: 5’07’’
Weight: 120 pounds
Hair: Black
Eyes: Brown
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