Missing 15-Year-Old was being followed. Police found backpack and cell phone

Update – At 6:55am, PSLPD responded to the area of SW Tulip Blvd in between Belmont Cir/Darwin Blvd in reference to a missing 15 year old child.

The child was talking to a friend on the phone while walking to school this morning and advised she was being followed by someone. The friend called 911 after becoming concerned for Saige and provided her location. Officers arrived on scene and located Saige’s backpack and cell phone on the sidewalk to the Panther Trace Community on Tulip Blvd.

Officers immediately beginning searching the area and requested the assistance of the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Helicopter and Okeechobee Bloodhounds.

During the canvass, Officers located a camera system in the area which showed at 7:30am, Saige was walking southbound behind houses in the Panther Trace Community and did not appear to be in any immediate danger or distress at the time.

This is still a fluid situation and we are actively searching the area and attempting to find Saige. We have spoke to Saige’s friend and father who are cooperating with the investigation. We urge the community that if you see Saige, please contact police immediately.

Original Post – Saige Stiles was last seen walking to school this morning in the area of SW Darwin Blvd/SW Belmont Cir. She never arrived to school and is considered to be missing and endangered at this time. Saige is 5’5, 120lbs, and has brown hair. She was last seen wearing jeans and a long sleeve gray shirt.

There will be a heavy police presence in the area as we actively search for Saige. If you have any information about her whereabouts, please immediately call 911.