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Missing Missoula girl found safe

Law enforcement had reason to believe that 16-year-old Lyza Rose Gersitz-McClain is in danger.
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UPDATE: 1:04 p.m. - August 1, 2025

The Missing Endangered Person Advisory for 16-year-old Lyza Gersitz-McClain has been cancelled.

Lyza was found safe.


(first report: 8:46 a.m. - August 1, 2025)

A Missing Endangered Person Advisory has been issued on behalf of the Missoula Police Department for a local teenager.

Law enforcement has reason to believe that 16-year-old Lyza Rose Gersitz-McClain is in danger.

There are reports to law enforcement that Lyza and a male juvenile are headed to Rathdrum, Idaho, to meet up with a stranger.

The vehicle they are travelling in is a 1997 Tan GMC Sierra, with a Montana personalized plate TH3DUCK.

Anyone with information about Lyza is asked to contact the Missoula Police Department at 406-552-6300 or dial 911.

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