Dec 09, 2024
Dec 11, 2024
Emily
Taptto
19
19
69 inches
190 lbs
American Indian / Alaska Native
Female
On November 30, 2024, 19-year-old Emily Taptto was last seen in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She had been at a friend's house and disappeared after leaving. Concerns grew when Emily did not return home and could not be contacted. Her family and friends were left with few answers as the days turned into weeks without any word from her. The circumstances surrounding her initial disappearance were not immediately clear, creating a painful and uncertain situation for her loved ones. The Tulsa Police Department, along with the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Lighthorse Tribal Police Department, were involved in the investigation into Emily's whereabouts. Details about the case were limited, but authorities urged anyone with information to come forward. The community shared her story, hoping to generate leads that might help locate the missing young woman. The lack of available information made the search particularly challenging for both law enforcement and her family, who anxiously awaited any news. Thankfully, the search for Emily Taptto concluded with her being found alive. While the specific details regarding the circumstances of her discovery and what occurred during the time she was missing have not been publicly disclosed, the news brought immense relief to her family and community. The case, which began with her last known movements of leaving a friend's house, transitioned from an active search to a story of a safe return. While the full narrative of her experience remains private, the essential positive outcome is that she was located.
Nov 30, 2024
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Tulsa County
Tulsa
Unknown
159431
Tulsa Police Department
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Tulsa County
74103
Patrick Yerton
Detective
600 Civic Center, Oklahoma
9185969143
Local
Law Enforcement
2024-063215
2024-12-04
Tulsa Police Department
Black
Brown
Brown
Yes
06/17/2026