10/22/2025
UPDATE PER POLICE: Josiah has been located and is safe and secure at this time.
We want to extend a sincere thank you to the Officers and Deputies of the Elsberry Police Department and the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office for their collaborative joint effort this evening in locating and bringing Josiah to safety.
A full media release will be drafted and released in the morning.
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🚨 MISSING CHILD / ENDANGERED — PLEASE SHARE 🚨
Name: Josiah Ueltzen
Age: 6 years old
Sex/Race: White male
Clothing: Dark-colored shirt and dark pants
Height/Weight: Unknown
Last Seen: October 20,2025/ Yesterday around 6:00 p.m. in the 300 block of South 5th Street, Elsberry, Missouri.
With: Non-custodial mother, Sarah Goodman.
Vehicle: Light-colored 2017 Ford Edge, Missouri plate GL9U6U.
Areas of Concern: Elsberry, Hannibal, and Troy, Missouri.
If you see Josiah, Sarah Goodman, or the vehicle, call 911 immediately. Do not approach or attempt to make contact.
The Division of Family Services reported loss of contact with Sarah Goodman today around 3:00 p.m. Our agency is coordinating with the Missouri State Highway Patrol for the issuance of an Endangered Person Advisory.
👉 Tips / Information:
Contact Lincoln County Central Dispatch at 636-528-6100 and request to speak with Chief Walter or an Elsberry Police officer on duty.
Every share helps. Please share widely to help bring Josiah home safely.