Missing Bennington Teenager Sought by Authorities
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is requesting assistance to locate a 17-year-old missing since November 2025.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Pre-Teens
Michael Sedotto, a 17-year-old from Bennington, Vermont, was reported missing on November 7, 2025. Authorities are asking the public for assistance in locating him, as he may be in the Burlington area.
Why it matters
Sharing details of missing persons cases is vital for community awareness and assists law enforcement in reuniting families. The public request for help underscores the importance of local vigilance when authorities believe a missing individual has moved between regions.
Michael Sedotto stands 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs 140 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. The case involves an alert first issued following his disappearance on November 7, 2025.
The players
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
A private, non-profit organization that serves as the national clearinghouse for information and resources regarding missing and sexually exploited children.
Bennington Police Department
The local law enforcement agency responsible for public safety and criminal investigations in the town of Bennington.
The details
Authorities are coordinating efforts to locate the teenager, who is believed to have relocated from his home in Bennington toward Burlington. The search relies on public tips to track potential sightings, and officials emphasize that any information, no matter how small, could be critical to the investigation. Residents are encouraged to report any relevant sightings directly to official agencies to ensure the data reaches the correct investigation team.
Timeline
November 7, 2025: Michael Sedotto went missing from Bennington.
The Home Front
This case follows the established protocols for public missing persons alerts managed by national advocacy organizations. These alerts are critical in maintaining a coordinated response between state law enforcement and national databases.
If you have information regarding Michael Sedotto, please contact the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children at 1-800-843-5678. You may also reach out directly to the Bennington Police Department at 802-442-1030.
The takeaway
Maintaining awareness of local missing person alerts is a responsibility shared by the community to ensure the safety of all residents. If you have any leads, please contact the Bennington Police Department at 802-442-1030 or the national hotline at 1-800-843-5678.
Further reading
For additional context on family safety and advocacy, visit our Pre-Teens section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by NEWS10 ABC.
