Teenager missing from Elkhart since January

By: Maura Johnson

Posted: Oct 12, 2021 4:36 PM EDT

Photo courtesy: National Center for Missing & Exploited Children Photo courtesy: National Center for Missing & Exploited Children

ELKHART, Ind. – A 17-year-old who went missing from Elkhart in January has still not been found, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children announced.

Madyson Vitou went missing on January 3, 2021.

At the time she went missing, Vitou was described as 5’6” and 135 pounds.

She has blonde hair and blue eyes.

Law enforcement believes Vitou could still be in the Elkhart area.

She could have also traveled to another area in Indiana and could be in Goshen, Indianapolis, or Bristol.

Vitou also has ties in Lexington, Kentucky.

Vitou’s dad, Chris, released the following message for his daughter:

“Maddy, I love you so much! I know in my heart that you want to come home. No matter what I’ll help you through anything. My life is so empty without you. Just call and I’ll come, no matter where you are. My love and support are unconditional.”

Anyone with information on Vitou or her whereabouts is asked to call the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Office at 574-533-4151 or the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children at 1-800-THE-LOST.