Missing 8-Year-Old Amelia Lawrence in Tioga County

Authorities are asking for the public’s help in finding 8-year-old Amelia E. Lawrence, who is missing under unknown circumstances in Tioga County.

According to the New York State Missing Persons Clearinghouse, Amelia was last seen walking on Lower Briggs Hollow Road in the Town of Nichols at about 5:30 p.m. Monday, October 5.

Anyone who sees Amelia should call 911.

Amelia Lawrence Missing Under Unknown Circumstances in Tioga County

The New York State Missing Persons Clearinghouse lists Amelia’s case date as October 6, 2026.

The listing identifies the Tioga County Sheriff’s Office as the agency to contact about the case. You can reach the sheriff’s office at 607-687-1010. Authorities also ask anyone who sees Amelia to call 911.

Amelia was last seen in the Town of Nichols in Tioga County.

What Missing Child Amelia Lawrence Was Wearing

Amelia is 4 feet, 3 inches tall and weighs about 60 pounds. She has blonde hair and blue eyes.

Authorities said Amelia was last seen wearing a pink hooded sweatshirt and gray pants.

A photo and official missing-person poster for Amelia Lawrence are available here.

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Call 911 If You See Missing Tioga County Child

If you see Amelia Lawrence, call 911 immediately. You can also provide information to the Tioga County Sheriff’s Office at 607-687-1010.

Again, the available information identifies Amelia as an 8-year-old girl who was last seen walking on Lower Briggs Hollow Road at about 5:30 p.m. October 5. She has blonde hair and blue eyes and was wearing a pink hooded sweatshirt and gray pants when she was last seen.

For Amelia’s photo and the information released by authorities, view her official missing-person poster here.

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