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22-09-2026
The Clarke County Sheriff’s Office in Iowa is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 14-year-old Elmer Miller, an Amish teenager who went missing on Monday afternoon, September 21, 2026.
Key details from the report include:
Circumstances: Miller walked away from his family’s farm south of Murray, Iowa. He was last seen around 3:00 p.m. walking west on Broadway Street in Grand River (Decatur County). Authorities believe he is still on foot in the Grand River area.
Physical Description: He is approximately 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighs around 140 pounds, and has curly blonde hair.
Clothing: He was last seen wearing dark denim pants with suspenders, a blue or green shirt, muck boots, and a straw hat.
No Photograph: Because of the family’s Amish faith, no photograph of the teenager is available to share with the public.
Contact Information: Anyone who sees him or has information regarding his whereabouts is urged to call 911 or the Clarke County Sheriff’s Office administrative line at 641-342-2914.