Missing Binghamton Teen: Police Search for Ciara Culpepper, 15

The Broome County Sheriff's Office is urgently asking the Southern Tier community for help locating a missing 15-year-old girl from the Town of Fenton. Investigators are tracking multiple leads and asking residents to report any information that could help bring her safely back.

Broome County Sheriff's Office Identifies Missing Teen Ciara L. Culpepper

According to authorities, Ciara L. Culpepper, 15, was reported missing from the Children's Home of Wyoming Conference on April 23, 2026.

Police Track Recent Sightings in Binghamton's First Ward, Main Street

Law enforcement has received reports of Culpepper being spotted in several high-traffic areas of the City of Binghamton over recent weeks.

According to a Sheriff's Office missing person bulletin, she was recently seen on:

Main Street
Clinton Street
Jarvis Street
The First Ward neighborhood

Six Missing Person Reports Filed Since October in Binghamton and Johnson City

The Sheriff's Office noted that this is the sixth time Culpepper has been reported missing since October 2025. During previous search efforts, local law enforcement successfully located her along the Main Street corridor, spanning both the City of Binghamton and the Village of Johnson City.

Officials have not released further details regarding the specific circumstances of her disappearance.

Physical Description of Ciara Culpepper

Local residents are asked to keep an eye out for Culpepper, who is described as:

Race/Gender: Black female
Age: 15 years old
Height/Weight: 5'4" tall, approximately 140 pounds
Features: Brown hair, wears glasses

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How to Contact the Broome County Sheriff’s Office Tip Line

If you have any information, security camera footage, dashcam video, or recent sightings, please contact local authorities immediately.

Broome County Sheriff's Office: (607) 778-1911
BCSO Tip Line: (607) 778-1196
Case Reference: BCSO Case #26-11243

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