Affton, one of our own is missing.

Christopher Marks, the 12-year-old enrolled to start seventh grade at Rogers Middle School next week, vanished Sunday night in the Pacific Palasaides Conservation Area. The search for Christopher, which includes bloodhounds, divers and teams of first responders patroling the wild terrain, has captivated the country, drawing eyes to our community from across the country.

Today, Patch stays on top of the search, lead by the St. Louis County Police Department. Sign up for a breaking news alert to hear when police announce new developments. 

We're also reaching out to family members, friends, teachers and other community members to share their stories about and hopes for Christopher and his family. If you have a memory, wish or prayer to share, post to our Facebook page, tweet us (using the hashtag #searchforchristopher) or comment on our articles. You can also reach editor Lindsay Toler at Lindsay.Toler@patch.com.

Here are the articles we've done so far, most recent last:

• Police Search for Missing Affton 12-Year-Old Boy
• Video: Bloodhounds, Divers On Scene to Find Missing Affton Boy
• Search Continues for Missing Boy in Pacific, Lip Balm Found May Be His
• Christopher Marks' Mother Reacts to Son's Disappearance
• Christopher Marks Missing; Friends, Family Community Reacts Online
• Update: No Major New News on Christopher Marks
• Video: $5000 Reward for Information on Missing Christopher Marks
• Fresh Eyes, Dogs Brought in Tuesday to Search for Christopher Marks
• Christopher Marks' Family Told They May Be Able to Search Later
• Video: Police Describe Search and Rescue Efforts for Christopher Marks
• What's Next? Christopher Marks Investigation Wraps Up at Meramec River
• Police: No Clues in Missing Christopher Marks Case; Drowning Possible