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The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating 16-year-old Baylee Ballard, who may also use the names Baylee Bradford or Chelsea Smith. She was reported as a runaway juvenile and last seen on May 27, 2025. You can view her photograph below. She’s been missing for days.
Teen Girl Vanishes In Arkansas As Police Reveal New Search
Ballard was last spotted around 10 a.m. on County Road 715 in Berryville, Arkansas. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.
She was wearing a black Slipknot hoodie, gray shorts, and tan and white shoes at the time of her disappearance. Ballard is described as having blonde/brown hair and wearing glasses.
The missing teen is approximately 4’11” tall and weighs about 130 pounds. Her distinctive appearance may help in identifying her.
The Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information to contact their central dispatch at (870) 423-7373. Tips could be critical in ensuring her safe return.
Residents are encouraged to stay vigilant and report any sightings of Ballard to authorities immediately. The community’s cooperation is vital in this ongoing search.
