Alissa was born on April 3, 1986
Missing since May 17, 2001
Missing from Phoenix, Arizona

Alissa is a white female, 5'4" tall, weighs 145 pounds, has blonde hair and hazel eyes. She has a scar on her chin. Alissa left from home and is believed she may still be in the area, or she may have headed to California.

If you see Alissa, know where she is located,  or have any information about her disappearance please contact the Child Protection Education of America, Inc. at 866-USA-CHILD, The Phoenix Police Department, E-mail FindAlissa@gmail.com or call 24-hour Hotline:  1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678)

Alissa Turney was born to Barbara Strahm and Steve Strahm, in Phoenix, Arizona. When Alissa was 3 years old Barbara met Michael Turney and quickly married, giving Alissa 3 new brothers in addition to her brother John. Quickly, Barbara and Michael also gave Alissa her first sister making it a family of 8. Shortly after the marriage Steve Strahm was no longer in Alissa's life. However, Alissa was a vivacious, giving, brave, daring and free spirited girl. Among being social and going to school, Alissa loved to draw and enjoyed the time she spent babysitting and often spoke of being a mother.

Now, over ten years ago on May 17, 2001, at the age of 17, Alissa went missing. 

 Please help bring Alissa home.

For more details watch Alissa's story on ABC PRIMETIME NEWS