Missing Person: Emily Coddington

Posted on February 25, 2017

*Bloomington Police are searching for 16-year-old Emily Coddington. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Police Department)*

By WJBC Staff

BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Police Department is seeking help from the public in locating a missing JUVENILE/RUNAWAY/CHILD.

Missing is Emily Coddington, of Bloomington IL. Emily was reported missing on Feb. 24th, 2017.

Emily is a W/F, 16 years old, 5’03, 150 lbs, brown hair and hazel eyes. Emily was last seen wearing a purple Laker’s sweat shirt with black “PINK” brand leggings.

Anyone with information about the location of Emily is asked to contact the Bloomington Police Department at (309) 820-8888.

The attached photograph was used with the consent of the family/guardian.

If you or someone you know is thinking about running away, please call Project Oz any time at (309) 827-0377 to speak with a crisis counselor about alternatives.

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