A couple of weeks ago, the Shreveport Police Department alerted the public to be on the lookout for a missing 9-year-old child.

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Thankfully, SPD was later able to report on social media that the child had been found and was safe and sound.

All too often, these cases don't end with such an awesome outcome, and some cases are never solved at all.

In fact, according to the website, missingkids.org, since January 1 of this year, 1,081 children have been reported missing in the United States.

Considering the crippling problem of human trafficking that has put a grip on our country over the last few years, one would fear the absolute worst for the lion-share of these beautiful children.

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One could argue that some of these kids disappeared because of horrific conditions at home and left of their own free will, but many others might not even know where they are or where their next meal might come from.

Some are children who have been traded or sold like livestock and being forced into doing ungodly things just to stay alive.

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Please take a close look at these eight innocent faces and if you happen to recognize one, immediately call 911 and report it.

You never know how great the impact of your call might make to a child being held against their will.

Louisiana Kids Reported Missing Between June 1 and September 1, 2025

In just the past three months alone, these eight Louisiana children have been reported missing. Should you spot any of these kids, please contact police immediately

Gallery Credit: Gary McCoy