Crime & Safety
Affton Waits for News About Missing Christopher Marks
Here's what we know about 12-year-old Christopher Marks—and what we're doing about it. Plus, find out how to get in touch with us.
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.
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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.
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