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Search Underway in Topsham for Two Missing Woodside Elementary Second-Graders

Officials urge immediate tips to Topsham police during a precautionary shelter-in-place at Woodside.

Overview

  • Girls identified by county officials as Olivia Burch and Sofia Garza, both age 7, were last seen around 10:45 a.m. on the school playground after leaving on foot.
  • Authorities describe Burch wearing a blue L.L.Bean jacket and Garza a white furry jacket; both have brown hair and brown eyes.
  • Topsham police, Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office, and other responders are searching, with wardens and K-9 teams deployed.
  • Sagadahoc County EMA asks residents to stay vigilant but not join the search to avoid disrupting leads, while police say they have no indication of danger or outside involvement.
  • Anyone with information is urged to call Topsham Police at 207-725-4337, Sagadahoc County Dispatch at 207-443-9711, or Woodside Elementary at 207-798-3688; regular dismissal remains scheduled for 3:15 p.m.