30-Year-Old Vanished Tuesday Morning

A concerning situation is unfolding in the northern Adirondacks, where a 30-year-old woman has been reported missing, and her family is urgently asking for help.

According to posts shared by friends and loved ones on social media, Melissa Bacon was last seen around 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17th, at a Stewart’s Shop in Ausable Forks, a small community a few hours north of Albany.

Stewart's in Ausable Forks, NY Photo: Google Maps
Stewart's in Ausable Forks, NY Photo: Google Maps
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Mom of Two Never Picked Up Her Kids

What’s especially alarming is that Melissa, a mother of two young children, never showed up later that day to pick them up — something those close to her say is completely out of character.

Photo: Facebook
Photo: Facebook
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Family and friends began searching for her around 5 p.m. after realizing something wasn’t right. Since then, concern has continued to grow as hours pass with no confirmed sightings or updates.
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Police Limited Within the First 24 Hours

Police have reportedly been notified, but as is often the case early in situations like this, options can be limited in the first 24 hours. That’s why loved ones are turning to the public for help.

Melissa has been missing since Tuesday morning.  Have you seen her?  Photo: Facebook
Melissa has been missing since Tuesday morning.  Have you seen her?  Photo: Facebook
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Melissa is described as approximately 5’6” tall. Anyone who may have seen her or has any information is urged to contact her sister Jessie or the local authorities.

In tight-knit communities like those in the Adirondacks, moments like this hit especially hard. If you’re in the area — or even passing through — please keep an eye out and help spread the word.

18 Kids Missing From Upstate New York's Capital Region

The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has shared a list of 18 missing children from the Capital Region. Check out these photos—some even use age progression technology—and you might be able to help bring these missing loved ones back to their families. If you have any information, no matter how small it seems, please call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).

Gallery Credit: National Center For Missing & Exploited Children

List of Upstate New Yorkers Reported Missing Since 2000

Gallery Credit: Brian Cody TSM Albany