Texas Authorities Issue Amber Alert for Missing Copperas Cove Teenager Last Seen in Nolanville Last Week as Police Urge the Public to Help Find Her
COPPERAS COVE, TX — Texas authorities issued a local Amber Alert on Sunday for a 15-year-old Copperas Cove girl who has not been seen since Thursday. Police and state officials are asking the public to help locate Willow Chapman, who was last reported seen in Nolanville.
The alert identifies Chapman as a Black girl who is about 5 feet tall and weighs 98 pounds. Officials said she has black hair and brown eyes, and she was last seen wearing a black hoodie, gray sweatpants and a black “Nightmare Before Christmas” backpack.
Last known sighting placed her in Nolanville on Thursday
According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, Chapman was last seen around noon Thursday in the 1800 block of Caponier Street in Nolanville. That detail is central to the search because it marks the last confirmed time and place she was known to be with others.
Authorities have not publicly shared additional details about how she may have traveled from that area or whether investigators believe she may still be nearby. The alert was issued several days after she was last seen, indicating that police and state officials considered the case urgent enough to broaden the call for help.
What officials say Willow Chapman was wearing
Descriptions released with the alert are intended to help residents recognize Chapman quickly if they see her in public. Officials said she was wearing a black hoodie and gray sweatpants when she disappeared, along with a black backpack featuring a “Nightmare Before Christmas” design.
Police also released her physical description: Black, about 5 feet tall, and approximately 98 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. In cases like this, investigators often rely on small identifying details because they can make the difference between a passing glimpse and a confirmed sighting.
Copperas Cove police are coordinating the case
The Copperas Cove Police Department is listed as the point of contact for the investigation. That means anyone who believes they have seen Chapman, or has information that could help, should go through local law enforcement rather than trying to investigate on their own.
Authorities are directing the public to call 911 immediately if they spot her. Anyone with tips or relevant information can also contact Copperas Cove police at 254-547-8222.
Why Amber Alerts are used in urgent missing-child cases
Amber Alerts are reserved for cases involving missing children when authorities believe rapid public awareness could improve the chances of a safe recovery. The system is designed to spread identifying information quickly so drivers, neighbors and businesses can watch for a missing child and pass along leads.
In this case, the alert covers a teenager last seen in a Central Texas community, and officials are using the description to reach as many people as possible. The goal is to turn the community into an extra set of eyes while investigators continue working the case.
What residents should do if they think they have seen her
Anyone who believes they have seen Chapman is being asked to act right away. Officials say the most important step is to call 911 so responders can check the sighting quickly and share the information with investigators.
Even uncertain details can matter if they help narrow where she may have gone after leaving Nolanville. Police are asking people to stay alert for a teenager matching the description, especially someone carrying a black backpack and wearing dark clothing.