What about the previous reported attempted abductions though? Surely they would all have guns left over from that panic buying session? (I'm kind of joking, but not completely)
IMO, families in this area should have been on high alert for a while already - same with the schools, they should have clear and effective policies in place and ensure everyone knows to act upon them.
However, back to Jessica. I've been wondering why LE have been saying they do not want volunteer search teams, and now denying she may have been abducted.
There are very few options left.
If she is a runaway, then the more people looking for her the better, before she does come to harm. She's only 10 for goodness sakes, not some stroppy teen who takes off every few days.
Which brings us back to the family.