Update 4/30/26:  The family has confirmed she contacted her mother from a private number to say she is safe and heading home, and her photos have been removed from our post to protect her privacy.

A teenage Indigenous girl, 17-year-old, Shaylin Odell was reported missing on April 28th, 2026, after multiple missed appointments, lack of school attendance, and no confirmed sightings for several days.

April 15: Last confirmed in‑person sighting by her mother before a scheduled appointment.

April 16 & 23: Missed appointments.

April 22–23: A relative last saw her when dropping her off in Towaoc, CO.

April 25: A final message was received from her using someone else’s phone, stating she had lost her own.

April 28: Entered into NCIC/CCIC as a missing Indigenous juvenile.

Attempts to locate her through her cellphone provider were unsuccessful and BIA officers searched locations in Towaoc with no results.

Last Known Appearance
Clothing: Black sweatpants, Black sweatshirt, Black and white Nike shoes and has recently dyed her hair black. 

She is officially listed as a missing Indigenous juvenile in national and state databases. Please share any information regarding Shaylin's whereabouts using the anonymous Crimewatch Submit A Tip function or call or text 911.