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Missing Texas Teen: India Sheppard, 16, Reported Missing From Little Elm
India Sheppard has been missing since October 2, according to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Anyone with information is asked to contact Little Elm police or NCMEC.
LITTLE ELM, Texas — India Sheppard, 16, remains listed as missing by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, whose live public notice identifies October 2, 2026, as her missing date and Little Elm as her missing-from city.
NCMEC’s notice displays two photographs to help the public recognize India. Please look carefully at the official photographs and share the official case link with anyone who may have information that could help locate her.
The notice identifies NCMEC case number 2103593 and NCIC number M429159470. These are separate identifiers.
What is known
The official notice says India was last seen on October 2. That is the listed missing date; the notice does not establish when a police report was filed.
The available notice does not explain the circumstances surrounding her disappearance, identify where she may have traveled, or establish whether investigators suspect criminal activity. Those details should not be assumed.
The Texas Public Record is sharing India’s official case information to help readers recognize her and direct potentially useful information to authorities.
How to help
Anyone with information about India Sheppard’s whereabouts can contact:
- Little Elm Police Department: 214-975-0460
- National Center for Missing & Exploited Children: 1-800-843-5678 (1-800-THE-LOST)
Call 911 for an immediate sighting or emergency.
Provide relevant information directly to authorities. Avoid publicly circulating unverified allegations or attempting to investigate people connected to the case.
Keep accurate information visible
Sharing India’s official photographs, name and reporting contacts may help someone recognize her and provide information to investigators. Use the official NCMEC notice when sharing, and check it for updates before recirculating an older post.
If you have information about India Sheppard, contact Little Elm police or NCMEC.
Sources
- NCMEC — India Sheppard, case 2103593, NCIC M429159470; individual missing-child notice and official photographs
- NCMEC — missing-child assistance and 24-hour hotline
Verified through October 29, 2026: NCMEC’s individual live notice was accessible and listed India as missing. The notice identifies the investigating agency and contact number. Details not established by the authoritative record have been excluded. Case status may change; readers should consult the official listing for subsequent updates.
EDITORIAL NOTICE: This report reflects records and information available at publication. Allegations, charges, and disputed claims are not findings of wrongdoing. Submit documented correction or clarification requests to The Texas Public Record. Material errors will be corrected transparently.
This article does not establish the circumstances of India’s disappearance or imply criminal conduct. Case information may change.
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