UPDATE — The Gallatin County Sheriff's Office said in a press release that Helen Ayotte, missing since April 24, has been found in Bozeman and is safe.
The release said she was located by deputies during a traffic stop, and "arrangements are now being made to support her ongoing safety and well-being."
The Sheriff's Office extended its thanks to "the Ayotte family and the community for their vigilance, cooperation, and support throughout this effort. Your help was instrumental in ensuring Helen’s safe return."
(First report, April 29, 2025)
BOZEMAN — The Gallatin County Sheriff's Office is asking the public for help in locating a teen girl reported as a runaway in Bozeman.
The Sheriff's Office said in a press release that 15-year-old Helen Ayotte was last seen on April 24, 2025, in Bozeman.
Helen is described as 5 feet, 5 inches tall, 100 pounds, with green eyes and medium-length dark brown hair.
She was last seen wearing black pants, white Nike shoes, a possibly tan sweatshirt, and a black-and-white checkered Vans cap, according to the release.
The release said Helen may be traveling in a 2022 silver Nissan Kicks with Montana license plates.
Anyone with information about Helen’s whereabouts or the vehicle described above is asked to call the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office at 406-582-2100, or dial 911 immediately.
