The Vernon Parish community is in shock and rallying for answers after 6-year-old Landen Ray Stephens went missing on the night of September 11, 2025. Loved ones, neighbors, and authorities are urgently asking the public for help in bringing Landen home safely.
What Happened
According to the Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office, Landen was last seen at approximately 10:00 p.m. on September 11 at his home in Pitkin, Louisiana. He was reportedly wearing black and gray shorts with no shirt at the time of his disappearance.
The sudden and unexplained nature of his disappearance has sparked an intensive search effort. Deputies and volunteers are combing the surrounding areas, while community members have been urged to stay alert and report anything unusual that could help lead investigators to Landen.
Identifying Details
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Name: Landen Ray Stephens
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Age: 6 years old
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Last Seen: September 11, 2025, around 10:00 p.m.
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Location: Residence in Pitkin, Vernon Parish, Louisiana
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Clothing at Time of Disappearance: Black/gray shorts, no shirt
☎️ If you have any information:
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Call 911 immediately
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Or contact the Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office at 337-238-1311
Reactions
The disappearance of such a young child has shaken the Vernon Parish community to its core. Family members are pleading for Landen’s safe return, describing him as a beloved son and an energetic little boy whose absence has left their world shattered.
Neighbors and concerned residents have already begun circulating Landen’s photo and information across social media platforms, emphasizing the importance of community awareness. Posts urging people not to scroll past but instead to share and keep Landen’s story visible have gone viral, underscoring the collective determination to bring him home.
Local leaders and child safety advocates stress that time is critical in missing child cases. Even the smallest detail or sighting could prove vital to the investigation.
What’s Next
Search operations are ongoing, with law enforcement working around the clock to follow leads and coordinate with state and national resources. Authorities have encouraged residents to check home security cameras, doorbell footage, and surrounding areas for anything that could help.
The Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office continues to urge anyone with information—no matter how minor it may seem—to come forward. Public cooperation, combined with law enforcement’s efforts, is essential in missing child cases like Landen’s.
The disappearance of Landen Ray Stephens is every family’s worst nightmare. But by working together—through vigilance, compassion, and spreading awareness—there is hope for his safe return.
Please share this alert widely. Every repost and every phone call matters. Your action today could be the reason Landen is brought back to his family.
If you know anything, call:
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911
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Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office: 337-238-1311
This is a developing story. We will update this article as more information becomes available.
