UPDATE: Missing New Sweden Teen Featured on Another National TV Show

UPDATE: Stefanie Damron is the 14-year-old New Sweden girl, who went missing in September 2024. The Stefanie Damron case was highlighted by host Nancy Grace on the Christmas-eve edition of her show, “Crime Stories on Fox Nation.”

UPDATE: The 14-year-old missing New Sweden girl, Stefanie Damron, who went missing in September 2024, will be featured on “America’s Most Wanted: Missing Persons” on Monday, May 5 at 8pm on Fox.

The Maine Department of Safety has announced that on May 2, 3, and 4, the Maine State Police, Maine Warden Service, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and numerous volunteers from search and rescue organizations will conduct planned searches in the New Sweden area for Stefanie Damron, a 14-year-old girl who was reported missing by her family on September 24, 2024.

The timing of the searches reflects improved weather conditions and coordination of available resources.

The public should expect to see a large law enforcement presence in several areas, including searches on foot, by vehicle, and with the use of drones. These are routine, coordinated efforts, and there is no danger to the public.

As a reminder, the FBI is offering a $15,000 reward for information that leads to Stefanie’s safe return or the arrest and prosecution of anyone involved in her disappearance.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Maine State Police at 207-532-5400.

This weekend, #FBI Boston is joining @MEStatePolice & the Maine Warden Service to search for 14-year-old Stefanie Damron, of North Sweden, ME. The FBI is offering a $15K reward for info leading to her return or the arrest and prosecution of anyone involved in her disappearance. pic.twitter.com/FYRSgZAlC1

— FBI Boston (@FBIBoston) May 3, 2025

UPDATE: Dec. 23

Family and friends held a vigil Dec. 21 for Stefanie Damron, the 14-year-old New Sweden girl, who has been missing since September.

Maine State Police and the FBI are searching for Stefanie Damron.

On Saturday, the community gathered at a church in her hometown for a vigil, to spread awareness that Damron is still missing.https://t.co/ptNSn0z4ur

— CBS 13 News (@WGME) December 22, 2024

UPDATE: Dec. 6

A vigil is being planned for Saturday, Dec. 21 at 1pm at the New Sweden First Baptist Church, for missing teen, Stefanie Damron.

Family and friends are planning to hold a vigil later this month for a missing Maine teenager from New Sweden who hasn't been seen since September. https://t.co/fZfsEmhTjZ

— CBS 13 News (@WGME) December 6, 2024

UPDATE: Dec. 2

The Maine State Police and the FBI have announced a $15,000 reward for information leading to the safe return of 14-year-old Stefanie Damron, of New Sweden. She’s been missing since Sept. 23.

Dial 1-800-CALL-FBI with tips.

#FBI Boston Assistant Special Agent in Charge Kimberly Milka joined our partners @MEStatePolice in announcing a $15,000 reward for information leading to the safe return of 14-year-old Stefanie Damron, of New Sweden, ME. Dial 1-800-CALL-FBI with tips. https://t.co/uEbY5sBz7U pic.twitter.com/ffs6PteBht

— FBI Boston (@FBIBoston) December 2, 2024

The FBI is offering a reward of up to $15,000 for information leading to the safe return of a missing Maine teen and/or the arrest and prosecution of anyone involved in her disappearance. https://t.co/r6cLZk5e4k

— CBS 13 News (@WGME) December 2, 2024

UPDATE: Nov. 21

Maine State Police have released new photos of missing 14-year-old Stefanie Damron, last seen leaving her house in New Sweden and walking into the woods on Sept. 23.

UPDATE: Nov. 5

14-year-old Stefanie Damron was reported missing Sept. 24. She was last seen the day before that, entering the woods near her home on the West Road in New Sweden.

A group of concerned citizens are searching through the woods of New Sweden for anything clues about Stefanie.

A group of concerned citizens are combing through the woods of New Sweden for anything that might lead them to Stefanie Damron. The teen disappeared on Sept. 23. (Story via The Bangor Daily News)
https://t.co/ajENPt2Luk

— CBS 13 News (@WGME) November 5, 2024

UPDATE Oct. 22:

Maine State Police:

On Tuesday, September 24, 2024, the Maine State Police Troop F received the report of a missing juvenile, Stefanie Damron, who is now 14 years old. Stefanie was last seen walking out of her house and into the woods located on the West Road in New Sweden on September 23, 2024. Maine State Police Troop F and the Major Crimes Unit North began investigating the circumstance surrounding Stefanie’s disappearance. The Major Crimes Unit North also collaborated with the Maine State Police Computer Crimes Unit (CCU) and the FBI’s Child Abduction Rapid Deployment Team (CARD) to ensure that all resources were utilized in finding Stefanie. Despite extensive investigative efforts, Stefanie remains missing. Investigators have conducted many interviews and followed up on leads in Maine, nationally, and in Canada. The Maine Warden Service and Maine State Police K9 Unit have searched large parcels of land near Stefanie’s last known location. The Major Crimes Unit will continue to investigate the case in partnership with the FBI’s CARD team. Stefanie is described as 5’0, 130 lbs., green eyes, and shoulder-length brown hair. Stefanie was last seen wearing blue jeans, a long sleeve blue shirt, and black Harley Davidson hiking boots. Anyone with any information about Stefanie’s whereabouts is encouraged to call the Maine State Police Houlton Barracks at 1 (800) 924-2261 or (207) 532-5400.

ORIGINAL STORY:

The Maine State Police say there have been no updates on 13-year-old Stefanie Damron of New Sweden, who was reported missing by her family last week.

Stefanie is 5′, 130 lbs., with green eyes, and shoulder-length brown hair. She was last seen wearing blue jeans, a long sleeve blue shirt, and black Harley Davidson hiking boots.