The FBI has joined the search for a missing Montana teenager who disappeared from her home two weeks ago, vowing not to rest until answers are found in the teen's disappearance.
Sawadeh Birdinground, 13, a member of the Crow tribe, has not been in contact with family or friends since her disappearance on October 6, the FBI said in a news release Saturday.
“The FBI is working closely with local law enforcement to search for the Wade Birding Round,” said Rhys Williams, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the FBI's Salt Lake City Division. “We are asking for the public's help in finding her and we will not stop until we have answers.”
The Big Horn County Sheriff's Office said in an Oct. 7 news release that Saweid was last seen on the night of Oct. 6 at his home in Garyowen. Sawaid was last seen wearing a black hoodie with cartoon mushrooms on it. T-shirt, basketball trunks, and purple slip-on shoes. She is known to wear a moose tooth necklace and is believed to be carrying a black and purple Adidas backpack.
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Sa Wade Birdinground is a 13-year-old member of the Crow Tribe. (FBI)
The FBI said the girl was “a quiet, kind, artistic child who liked to laugh” and was well-liked by her teachers and co-workers.
Sawad went missing from her home in Garyowen, Montana, on October 6, authorities said. (FBI)
“She had never run away from home or been in any serious trouble,” an FBI news release said. “Her disappearance from her home was completely out of the question for her and her family is very worried about her.”
The Montana Department of Justice issued a missing persons advisory due to concerns for Sa Wade's safety.
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The FBI said it takes the case “very seriously and is pursuing all leads” based on previous investigations and the length of time the boy has been missing.
Big Horn County Sheriff Jeremy Middlestead said authorities are doing everything in their power to bring Saweid home safely and asked for the public's help.
“The cooperation of the community is vital at this time and we are appealing to anyone with information to come forward immediately,” Mr Middlestead said. “Sa Wade's family is deeply concerned and even the smallest piece of information can make a difference.”
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The FBI urged anyone with information about Tha Wade to call 406-665-9798, adding, “Any detail, no matter how small, will help bring her home safely.”
