According to police reports, a 14-year-old boy named Anthony Sage was reported missing in Vernon, Vermont, on June 8, 2026. Vermont State Police began their investigation after the family contacted them around 9:57 PM, stating that Sage had left home and walked into the nearby woods at approximately 9:40 PM.
Police say that both family members and law enforcement initiated a search of the area surrounding Sage’s residence shortly after the report was made. Described as an avid hiker, Sage is approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighs around 151 pounds, and has short blonde hair and blue eyes. At the time he went missing, he was wearing brown boots, blue shorts, and a camouflage jacket.
Authorities are urging anyone who may have seen or interacted with Sage after he left home to reach out with any information that could assist in locating him.
As of the latest update, police report that Anthony Sage has been located safely in Vernon. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding his disappearance is ongoing.
The Vermont missing 14yearold situation continues to develop.
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Source: Vermont State Police
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