Four children, including individuals last seen in Mandan and Morton County, have been added to North Dakota's missing persons registry in October 2026, as Super Talk 1270 – Accurate News, Stimulating Talk – Bismarck News Radio reported. Authorities are asking the public for any information that could help locate the missing individuals.
According to the state's official missing persons registry, MissingPersons.nd.gov, four children have been reported missing this month. While one was last seen in September, their addition to the registry occurred in October. These children were last seen in locations across the state, including Mandan, Minot, Morton County, and West Fargo. Official details surrounding their disappearances have not been released by authorities, meaning the circumstances could range from a runaway situation to a child not being returned after visiting a parent or family member, or a kidnapping.
Among those recently added to the registry is Zhanec Waleen, a 13-year-old American Indian male. He stands 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighs 150 pounds, with brown eyes and brown hair. Zhanec was last seen on October 28, 2026. The Harvey Police Department is investigating his disappearance and can be reached at (701) 324-2225 for anyone with information.
Another individual reported missing is an unnamed 17-year-old male. This individual has an unknown race, stands 5 feet 7 inches tall, and weighs 118 pounds. He has brown eyes and brown hair. He was last seen on October 29, 2026. The Ward County Sheriff’s Office is the investigating agency for this case, and they can be contacted at (701) 857-6500.
Evelynn Rose Bahl, a 15-year-old white female, was also reported missing this month. She is 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighs 117 pounds, with brown eyes and brown hair. Evelynn was last seen on October 21, 2026. The Grand Forks Police Department is handling her case, and any information can be directed to them at (701) 787-8000.
Lastly, Mikele Denise Landers, a 17-year-old black female, is on the updated registry. She is 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighs 138 pounds, with brown eyes and hair described as blond or strawberry. Mikele was last seen earlier, on September 18, 2026, but her case was reported to the registry in October. The Grand Forks Police Department is also investigating Mikele's disappearance and can be reached at (701) 787-8000.
The state's missing persons registry, MissingPersons.nd.gov, is regularly updated with photos of missing individuals and contact information for investigating agencies. Residents of Burleigh and Morton counties and across North Dakota are urged to review the information available on the website and to come forward if any details seem familiar. Timely information is crucial in these cases, especially considering the age of some of the children reported missing.
