SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 27, 2023 (Gephardt Daily) — Salt Lake City police say a man last seen with a missing 15-year-old girl has been located and is cooperating with the investigation.
Police earlier Sunday asked for the public’s help identifying the man who had been seen with Paightyn Jones, who has been missing since Friday night.
“We have identified the man and his truck. Officers contacted him earlier today, thanks to community tips,” SLCPD says in a 6:14 p.m. post. “He is cooperating with the investigation. At this point, he is not a suspect.”
The search continues for Paightyn, whose last known location was in Sugar House, police said. The teen had been in the Salt Lake City area for treatment and does not have her medication, police said.
Police first issued a notice that Paightyn was missing Saturday and subsequently released a photo of the shirt she was last seen in. On Sunday, police released more surveillance photos showing her clothing.
Paightyn is described as standing 5 feet 6 inches and weighing about 105 pounds. She has a heart tattoo on her cheek, and was last seen wearing a Hello Kitty auto racing T-shirt.
Paightyn is considered to be at risk. Anyone who sees her or has information that may help police is asked to call 911.
