River Downs Missing Union County, AK – Missing Child Found Safe After Alert

Four-year-old River Downs has been found after an urgent missing-child alert was issued in Union County, Arkansas, on September 7, 2026.

River had been reported missing from the Hayes City Road area after she was last seen around 6 p.m. while playing in her driveway.

Missing Child Alert Issued

Authorities and community members had urged residents to remain alert and share information about River’s disappearance because of her young age and communication needs.

River is autistic and nonverbal, making the search particularly urgent. The initial alert asked anyone who saw her or had information about her whereabouts to immediately contact the Union County Sheriff’s Office.

The circumstances surrounding her disappearance and the search effort were not detailed in the information provided.

River Has Been Found

River has now been found, bringing relief to those who had been searching for her and following the alert.

The development comes after the community was asked to help spread her information and remain vigilant while authorities worked to locate her.

No further details about where River was found or her condition have been provided at this time.

The successful conclusion to the search will come as welcome news to River’s family, friends and members of the Union County community who were concerned for her safety.

The earlier missing-child information should no longer be treated as an active alert now that River has been located.