Search Issued for Missing 14-Year-Old in Columbus
Columbus police are looking for 14-year-old Christinna Rash, who was last seen Wednesday in the city.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Pre-Teens
Columbus police are searching for 14-year-old Christinna Rash after she was reported missing from a home on Whitethorn Avenue. The Ohio Attorney General has issued an Endangered Missing Child alert covering seven surrounding counties.
Why it matters
The missing child alert was issued to mobilize resources and public awareness across the region to help locate the youth quickly. The search spans multiple counties, highlighting the need for vigilance from neighbors across Central Ohio.
The search covers 7 counties, including Franklin and Delaware, following the disappearance of 14-year-old Christinna Rash. She is 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighs 120 pounds.
The players
Christinna Rash
The 14-year-old girl who is the subject of an active missing person search in Columbus.
Ohio Attorney General
The state office that manages the Missing Person's Unit and oversees regional endangered child alerts.
The details
Christinna Rash was last seen on Wednesday afternoon while wearing a black hoodie and dark pants. She is described as having brown eyes and brown hair featuring teal green highlights, and she was carrying a black Air Jordan backpack. The search is coordinated by the Ohio Attorney General's Missing Person's Unit to expedite the identification and safe recovery of the teenager.
Timeline
Wednesday afternoon: Endangered Missing Child alert issued
The Home Front
This search follows the activation of the Endangered Missing Child alert system, a critical safety tool used by law enforcement across the state. The protocol ensures that local and regional jurisdictions cooperate to streamline missing-person efforts.
Residents in the seven affected counties are asked to remain alert and report any relevant information to authorities. If you have any details regarding the location of Christinna Rash, contact the authorities at 614-645-4545.
The takeaway
Maintaining awareness of local missing person alerts is a vital way communities can support law enforcement efforts. If you have seen the missing teenager, please contact the dedicated tip line at 614-645-4545.
Further reading
For additional guidance on keeping children safe, see our resources on Pre-Teens.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WTTE.
