Missing 15-Year-Old Girl Reported in Endwell

UPDATE: According to the Broome County Sheriff’s Office, Sophia was safely located behind the Endwell Fire Department by BCSO’s Strategic Response Group using a UAV drone. She has since been reunited with her family. The Sheriff’s Office also thanked the community for submitting tips and helping bring about her safe return.

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When a child goes missing, it’s every parent’s worst nightmare, and right now, that fear is being lived by a family in our own community.

The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a missing juvenile reported in the Town of Union. A 15-year-old girl has not been located, and deputies are now asking the public to help as the investigation continues.

Timeline of Sophia’s Last Known Sighting

A previous report from the Broome County Sheriff’s Office stated that Sophia was last seen around 7:35 p.m. on Monday, January 5, 2026. However, an updated report from the Sheriff’s Office now says she was last seen at approximately 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at the Dunkin’ Donuts on Country Club Road in the Town of Union, wearing a black sweatshirt and black sweatpants.

What Sophia Looks Like and What She Was Wearing

Sophia is described as a white female, about 5 feet 5 inches tall, and weighing approximately 100 pounds. She has brown hair with purple streaks. At the time she was last seen, she was wearing a gray and blue sweatshirt, black plaid pajama pants, and Converse shoes.

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Where to Report Tips or Sightings

Anyone who may have seen Sophia, has video footage, or has any information that could help investigators is asked to contact the Broome County Sheriff’s Office Tip Line at (607) 778-1911. Please reference Case #26-00482 when calling. Even the smallest detail could make a difference.

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