SHIPROCK, New Mexico — The Navajo Police Department Shiprock District stamped out a false social media post about a supposed lost or stolen child on March 21, 2025, calling it baseless in a community alert posted two hours ago at 11:52 a.m. PDT. The Shiprock false child missing rumor, swirling online, claimed a child was missing, but police say no such case exists.
The department checked the post—no kid in the photo, no evidence, just hot air. They’ve spotted similar fake posts bouncing around social media too, all unconfirmed and unreliable. The Shiprock false child missing rumor got no legs, and police warn folks to double-check before sharing shaky claims that could stir panic.
If someone’s really missing, Navajo Police will shout it from the rooftops—official word only. For now, they’re urging vigilance: report odd stuff to Shiprock District or local cops, not rumor mills. Last month, a Kayenta hoax about a missing teen flopped too, per navajotimes.com, unrelated but same vibe.
Anyone with legitimate concerns should report them directly to the Shiprock District or local law enforcement instead of relying on unverified social media posts.
