14-Year-Old Ella Jones Missing for 19 Days After Online Interaction with Older Man

Mother believes daughter was groomed online; police continue to evaluate incoming tips as search intensifies.

Ella Jones, a 14-year-old girl from Mount Vernon, Washington, has been missing since January 6, 2024.
Ella's mother, Sarah Merrill, reported that her daughter had been communicating with an older man online before her disappearance.
Ella left a note for her mother saying she loved her and didn't want to hurt the family anymore.
Police have received multiple tips and are evaluating each one, but Ella has yet to be located.
Ella's mother believes her daughter was groomed by the man she met online, though police have not confirmed this theory.