Mia Jesperson was reported missing on March 9, 2016, and was found in Rapid City, South Dakota. She was allegedly staying at the home of Cary Coffman. Photos from Facebook
14-year old runaway found after photos surface on Facebook
By Richie Richards
Native Sun News Staff Writer
nsweekly.com RAPID CITY –– Mia Jesperson, 14, has been located after over four months of being reported as a runaway in Rapid City. Jesperson is currently staying with her father in Colorado. Elena Bagola has been searching for her daughter, Mia, for several months without success; even so far as confronting meth dealers/users, members of a motorcycle gang, street gangs and individuals who have been actively concealing her daughter’s whereabouts. Earlier this month, North Rapid City resident, Cary Coffman posted a picture of himself and Mia kissing on his personal Facebook page. He also changed his relationship status to “In a Relationship” and that he was in a relationship with “My love M.J.” These are the alleged initials of Mia Jesperson. Mia’s mother, Elena, has been in contact with Native Sun News throughout the time period her daughter has been missing. She has expressed her disappointment in the search by law enforcement, whom she feels, “They are not doing enough. It seems like they aren’t even trying.”
Elena Bagola posted information about her missing daughter Mia Jesperson on Facebook and searched for her in Rapid City, South Dakota. Mia turned 14 in early June. Image from Facebook
NSN contacted Brendyn Medina, who handles media relations for the Rapid City Police Department, in May, who assured the RCPD was doing all they could, but could not comment specifically on the case of Mia Jesperson as she is a minor. Bagola filed a Runaway CHINS (Child In Need of Services) petition in juvenile court. A CHINS action is a civil proceeding used by the juvenile justice system to get minor children to conform to home rules and attend school on a regular basis.
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