Authorities are seeking information regarding a missing 14-year-old girl, JAYDEN JO LYNN FERTIG, who was last seen on April 17, 2026. She is described as a White female, approximately 5’6″ tall, weighing around 110 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. Officials with the Des Moines Police Department and the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, through the Iowa Missing Person Information Clearinghouse, are asking the public for any assistance that may help locate her. At this time, her whereabouts remain unknown, and investigators are actively following up on leads connected to her last known contact date.
Anyone who may have seen her or has relevant information is urged not to intervene directly, but instead to carefully note any details—such as location, time, or possible associates—and report them immediately. Tips can be shared with the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation at 515-725-6036 or through the appropriate law enforcement channels.
