It’s been 11 agonizing days since 17-year-old Mia Thompson was last seen at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, where she was due to board a flight to Atlanta to visit her boyfriend—and her family is now breaking their silence.
“She wouldn’t leave without telling us,” says her mother, Karen Thompson, voice trembling. “Mia never missed curfew, never ghosted her friends. We’re terrified something terrible has happened.”
Missing Teen Alert 🚨: Help us find 17-year-old Mia Thompson, last seen at CLT airport on June 1. https://twitter.com/CLT_Police/status/1803456789012345678— Charlotte Police (@CLT_Police) June 2, 2025
Mia was scheduled to fly American Airlines flight AA407 at 3:45 pm, according to flight records on FlightAware. But the teen never passed through security, and no surveillance footage has captured her leaving the airport.
Authorities have scoured the terminals, scrolled through TSA logs and checked every surveillance camera, yet there’s still no sign of Mia. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings told reporters, “We’re exploring every lead, including possible sightings off-site,” as detectives canvas nearby hotels and rideshare drop-offs.
No sign of Mia at the airport. Teams are now searching hotels, rideshare logs, and surrounding neighborhoods. https://twitter.com/CLT_Police/status/1803556789012345679— Charlotte Police (@CLT_Police) June 5, 2025
Mia’s father, David Thompson, has spent sleepless nights plastering flyers around town and broadcasting her photo on local TV networks like WBTV. “We just want her home safe,” he says, staring at a bulletin board filled with tear-stained clippings.
Friend and classmate Jasmine Lee describes Mia as “sunny and responsible”—the last person to vanish without a trace. “She was going on her first solo trip,” Lee recalls. “She FaceTimed me to show her boarding pass, then poof—gone.”
“Mia was always the one looking out for others,” says friend Jasmine Lee. “If she needed help, she would’ve called.” https://twitter.com/JazzyLee_17/status/1803656789012345680— Jasmine Lee (@JazzyLee_17) June 6, 2025
FBI Charlotte has joined the investigation, sharing Mia’s details on the Missing Persons page and appealing for nationwide tips. Federal agents are checking phone pings and credit-card records for clues.
Experts warn that teenagers traveling alone face unique risks. Dr. Marianne Cole of the National Journal of Adolescent Health notes, “Young people can be vulnerable to coercion or accidental disappearance without proper safeguards.” She urges families to set check-in protocols and share itineraries with multiple contacts.
“Set clear check-ins and share travel plans with multiple people,” advises adolescent health expert Dr. Marianne Cole. https://twitter.com/NJAH/status/1803756789012345681— NJAH (@NJAH) June 7, 2025
Theories have swirled online: some speculate Mia decided to start a new life, while others fear foul play. Her phone, last active at 3:15 pm near Gate A19, went straight to voicemail and remains off. Investigators are analyzing Bluetooth pings and reviewing Lyft and Uber logs in hopes of tracing her final steps.
Airline staff have cooperated fully. An American Airlines spokesperson told CNN, “We are assisting law enforcement with all available data, including CCTV and passenger manifests.”
American Airlines: “We’re committed to helping bring Mia home safe. Our hearts are with her family.” https://twitter.com/AALNews/status/1803856789012345682— American Airlines News (@AALNews) June 8, 2025
As the eleventh day dawns, the Thompson family clings to hope. They’ve set up a 24-hour hotline—(704) 555-MIA1—and are offering a $10,000 reward for credible information. “We’re not giving up,” says Karen. “Every day without her is torture.”
If you have any information on Mia Thompson’s whereabouts, please call Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police at (704) 336-3000 or submit tips anonymously to the FBI at tips.fbi.gov.
