Ten-year-old Peyton Rose Saintignan, who was reported missing from her home on Magnolia Road in Dubberly, was found safe late Sunday night after a massive search effort involving multiple law enforcement agencies and hundreds of volunteers.
The Louisiana State Police had issued a Level II Endangered/Missing Child Advisory earlier in the day, prompting a swift response.
Peyton, last seen around midnight on Sunday, September 15, was discovered missing at approximately 11:30 AM. She was believed to be on foot, wearing blue Frozen pajamas, and was found asleep in dense woods, roughly 300 yards from where a trail camera had recorded her earlier that morning.
The search, led by the Webster Parish Sheriff’s Office, intensified throughout the day. Sheriff Jason Parker confirmed that Peyton was found at around 11 PM with the help of thermal imaging drones provided by Drone Management Services LLC, a Magnolia, Arkansas company that offered assistance after hearing of the search.
We had the DeSoto Parish helicopter in the air, and when it was possible to use drones, Josh Klober, Matt Ramos, and Micah Carter brought their equipment and successfully located the young girl,” Parker said. “She was asleep when we found her. EMS checked her, and she’s fine—back home and hungry.”
The search involved multiple agencies, including the Minden Police Department, Minden Fire Department, Homeland Security, and sheriff’s offices from DeSoto and Bienville parishes. Other participants included the Louisiana State Police, Webster Parish School Board, Advanced Ambulance, Crossroads Canine Search and Rescue, and numerous drone and dog teams.
“I can’t tell you how thrilled we all are to have a happy ending to this,” Parker said. “A lot of prayers were answered today. We are grateful to all the agencies and volunteers who helped bring Peyton safely home.”
Peyton was found safe after a daylong search that ended just over 24 hours after her disappearance.