TxLady2
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When was she reported missing? If it was not reported until several hours later, then that hinders LE from the start. They need to know when and where she was last seen. If there's a gap of several hours, then they have to figure out if she left on her own or was forced against her will.
But as far as I know, most LE investigate kidnappings or runaways the same way, with perhaps a little more urgency for a kidnapping. But they have to have someplace to start, which can be pretty difficult, depending on whether the people who last saw her are lying or telling the truth. They just have no way of knowing immediately.
I think there are far more runaways every year than there are actual kidnappings of teenage girls.
But as far as I know, most LE investigate kidnappings or runaways the same way, with perhaps a little more urgency for a kidnapping. But they have to have someplace to start, which can be pretty difficult, depending on whether the people who last saw her are lying or telling the truth. They just have no way of knowing immediately.
I think there are far more runaways every year than there are actual kidnappings of teenage girls.